India on Tuesday welcomed Russia's proposal for direct talks with Ukraine, describing it as an opportunity to address their concerns through dialogue and diplomacy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged US President Donald Trump to find an opportunity to visit Turkiye as the country has been proposed as the site for discussions between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during bilateral talks, where both leaders emphasised the strength of their strategic partnership and cooperation against terrorism.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone talks. This was reported by the official website of the Russian President.
After meeting in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukraine's major European allies gave Russia an ultimatum: agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine by Monday or face "massive" new sanctions.
In a televised address shared by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putin emphasised that the talks should take place "without any preconditions" and that Turkey, under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, should once again serve as the host.
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday welcomed the indication that Russia may be considering ending the war, calling it a positive sign. He emphasised the importance of a full, lasting, and reliable ceasefire as the first step towards peace.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready for 'direct talks' with Ukraine, according to a report by CNN. The development comes as the US and European leaders press for a ceasefire.
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, who is currently in Moscow to attend the May 9 Victory Day Parade, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and expressed gratitude for Russia's support in India's fight against terrorism
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Monday credited former Prime Ministers Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi for laying the groundwork for India's close ties with Russia, following a phone call by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.