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India news: Putin hails Delhi ties, Trump calls Modi 'good friend'

DW English · Jun 5, 2026, 7:50 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that India’s cooperation with the US won't harm India-Russia relations, while US President Donald Trump said he has a "good relationship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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  • "We will get to a deal because I like your prime minister a lot (Narendra Modi).

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that India’s cooperation with the US won't harm India-Russia relations, while US President Donald Trump said he has a "good relationship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. DW has more.

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