Punjab, Sept. 30 -- Narendra Modi and Donald Trump spoke by phone on Wednesday - their first conversation since Trump signed the law authorising tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil. India initiated the call.
What was said, and what was not
Modi described a "productive conversation" covering trade, defence, energy, critical technologies, and efforts to advance global peace and security. Both sides agreed to keep engaging on the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
His post did not say whether the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act was specifically discussed. There was no US readout at the time of writing.
Three details that carry the story
India placed the call. In diplomatic practice that is not neutral. The side that in...