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Putin Congratulates Modi on Election Victory, First P5 Leader to Call: TASS, Kremlin

Jun 5, 2024, 02:37 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating him on his election victory, according to TASS. Putin was the first leader from the P5 nations to extend his congratulations via a phone call, as noted in a Kremlin statement. Other world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and US President Joe Biden, also congratulated Modi on his victory. President Biden highlighted the historic participation of nearly 650 million voters and emphasized the growing friendship between the United States and India.