SaralnamaPM Modi met Russian President Putin for 45 minutes in Putin's car during a summit in China on 22 Aug 2023. They discussed issues amid rising US-India tensions. US President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% penalty for Russian transactions. This move aims to punish India for buying Russian oil and weapons. India continues its Russian purchases despite US pressure. Putin thanked Modi and Chinese leader Xi for their efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis. To follow the summit developments, check official government websites for updates. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 01:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- PM Modi met Russian President Putin for 45 minutes in Putin's car during a summit in China on 22 Aug 2023
- They discussed issues amid rising US- India tensions
- US President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25% penalty for Russian transactions