Trump tells Putin not to escalate Ukraine war in first phone conversation after winning elections
During the phone call, Trump also reminded the Russian President of US military's presence in Europe.
During the phone call, Trump also reminded the Russian President of US military's presence in Europe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US election, saying that he was ready to speak with the "courageous" incoming US President.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from 22-23 October at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the 16th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) Summit, being held in Kazan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Monday, calling up 133,000 citizens for military service in autumn, according to a document posted on the country's legal information portal.
The suggestion underscores Putin's interest in involving key global players in efforts to resolve the conflict amid rising pressure.
Russia's near two-year war with Ukraine will cripple its economy in the long run despite its claims that it had found new ways to beat Western sanctions earning almost $15.2 billion in revenues through clandestine shipping of oil and minerals mainly to India and China.
The Russian President himself faces the electorate in his country facing a crisis of confidence fighting "ill health" besides the army's resistance to prolong the war with Ukraine.
Putin said that he would like to see Modi visiting Russia to discuss current issues, including the Ukraine flashpoint.
Putin also invited PM Modi to visit Russia next year.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that authorizes the government to temporarily reduce or fully eliminate export duties of certain goods to "friendly countries".
