Putin calls Xi, Modi and other foreign leaders ahead of planned meeting with Trump
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin held calls with foreign leaders including Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi to discuss his recent contacts with the US amid the Ukraine war and a possible upcoming summit with Donald Trump.
Key Points
- Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with China, India, and other foreign leaders about his recent contacts with the United States concerning the Ukraine war.
- Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff, with a Russia-US summit potentially happening soon, though details are still unannounced.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed approval of Russia-US contacts aimed at political resolution of the Ukraine crisis.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the talks with Putin and referenced recent US tariffs on Indian goods related to Russian oil purchases.
- Putin engaged with leaders of BRICS countries, seeing the group as a counterbalance to US dominance and indicated the UAE as a potential Russia-US summit venue.
