New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, vowing stronger India-Russia ties amid the ongoing tensions surrounding Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on India.

"Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year," PM Modi posted on X.

Donald Trump, via a fiery Truth Social post made on July 30, had announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing India's hig...