India appreciates progress made in Trump-Putin Alaska summit

India on Saturday (August 16, 2025) praised U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Putin for their leadership in promoting “peace through dialogue and diplomacy”.

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The world wants to see an early end to the conflict in Ukraine, India said, welcoming the summit talks in Alaska between Mr. Trump Mr. Putin.

The two Presidents had held extensive talks on Friday (August 15, 2025) but couldn’t reach an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

“Their leadership in the pursuit of peace is highly commendable,” an official Spokesperson said in a statement.

“India appreciates the progress made in the Summit. The way forward can only be through dialogue and diplomacy,” it added.