New Delhi hails high-level dialogue as potential step toward global stability
New Delhi, August 9, 2025 — India has welcomed the announcement of a high-profile summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, set to take place in Alaska later this month. Officials in New Delhi described the planned meeting as a “positive and necessary step” toward easing global tensions, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and rising geopolitical rivalries.
Government sources indicated that India sees direct engagement between Washington and Moscow as vital for restoring diplomatic balance and preventing further escalation in Eastern Europe. The meeting in Alaska is expected to cover a broad range of topics, from security guarantees and energy cooperation to sanctions and nuclear arms control.
Indian officials emphasized that any progress achieved at the summit could have far-reaching implications for the global economy, trade stability, and international security. They also reiterated India’s commitment to maintaining strong relations with both the U.S. and Russia, stressing the importance of dialogue over confrontation.
Observers in New Delhi believe the outcome of the Trump-Putin discussions could influence not just the trajectory of the Ukraine conflict but also broader East-West relations, potentially shaping the global political climate for years to come.