Modi and Putin spoke on the phone to discuss issues such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and bilateral relations.

On the evening of the 8th local time, the Prime Minister's Office of India announced that Indian Prime Minister Modi had a phone conversation with Russian President Putin. Putin briefly briefed Modi on the latest developments regarding the Ukraine issue, and Modi reiterated India's consistent position on the peaceful resolution of conflicts. The statement said that the leaders of both countries reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the special privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. Modi invited Putin to visit India later this year to attend the annual bilateral summit between India and Russia.