Modi and Putin discuss 'special strategic' ties, future roadmap
- The Indian Prime Minister and Russian President held a "good conversation," discussing various aspects of the "special and privileged strategic partnership" between India and Russia.
- Both leaders agreed to formulate a roadmap for future initiatives during the discussion.
Key Highlights
Coordination on BRICS Agenda and International Issues
- Both countries affirmed their readiness to closely coordinate approaches to the BRICS agenda, with India expressing its intention to support Russia's chairmanship goals.
- International issues, including the situation around Ukraine, were discussed, highlighting the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
India's Role in Ukraine Peace Talks
- The phone call follows a meeting of national security advisors in Davos, where Switzerland emphasised India's potential role in Ukraine peace talks due to its influence with Russia.
Annual Summit Challenges
- The visit did not take place last year.
- Scheduling challenges have been cited, with the last summit occurring on December 6, 2021
Prelims Takeaway
- Map based questions
- BRICS