Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Putin and Modi Discussed Alaska Talks in China
During the SCO summit in China, Putin and Modi had a conversation while riding in a car.
Putin mentioned that he informed Modi about his previous talks with Trump in Alaska.
They spoke about the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The ride, which should have taken 15 minutes, lasted nearly an hour.
Modi found the conversation insightful.
The discussion occurred amid some trade issues between India and the United States, related to India buying Russian crude oil.
Putin and Modi shared a limousine ride during the SCO summit in China.
Putin briefed Modi about his previous talks with Trump in Alaska.
The leaders rode in a Russian-made Aurus sedan.
The ride lasted approximately an hour.
The conversation occurred amidst strained trade relations between India and the United States.
- Who
- Putin and Modi
- What
- Discussed talks with Trump
- When
- During SCO summit
- Where
- In an Aurus sedan in China
- Why
- Unspecified
- Leaders Involved
- Putin, Modi, Trump
- Event
- SCO Summit
- Location
- Tianjin, China; Alaska
- Vehicle
- Aurus sedan
- Duration of Conversation
- About an hour
- Topics Discussed
- Alaska talks, Ukraine, trade
Sources
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