‘Whatever happens, the war must stop’, India’s big statement on Trump-Putin meeting

US President Donald Trump may have waged a tariff war against India, but India stands by its message of peace. In fact, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are going to meet. India has issued a statement regarding this. The meeting can be a big step towards ending the ongoing war in Ukraine and establishing peace. India clearly says, “No matter what, the war must stop.” This statement matches the stance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he has said many times that “this is not the era of war.” This meeting to be held in Alaska on August 15 is considered important not only for America and Russia but for the entire world. Millions of people have been displaced and thousands of lives have been lost in the Ukraine war that has been going on for four years. In such a situation, India hopes that this meeting can open the ‘window of peace’. India’s official stand.

The Ministry of External Affairs said in its statement, “India welcomes the meeting between the United States and the Russian Federation to be held in Alaska on 15 August 2025. This meeting promises to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and open up possibilities of peace.” The statement further said that India will support any effort that helps stop violence and find a solution through diplomacy.

‘This is not the era of war’ – PM Modi’s message

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated Prime Minister Modi’s statement, which he has given on many international forums – “This is not the era of war.” India made it clear that it supports this summit and is ready to contribute to efforts to restore peace if needed.

Eyes on Trump-Putin summit

On Saturday itself, President Trump confirmed this meeting on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’. He wrote, “The much-anticipated meeting between me and Russian President Vladimir Putin as President of the United States will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the great state of Alaska, USA.” This announcement ends speculation that the meeting could take place in the United Arab Emirates. It is being told that the US administration insisted on a domestic location for security and diplomatic reasons.

Four-year-old war and first official meeting

This meeting to be held in Alaska will be Trump’s first official conversation with Putin after his second term began in January 2025. Earlier in June 2021, former President Joe Biden and Putin met in Geneva. Now that the Ukraine war has entered its fourth year, the whole world is looking forward to this conversation.

Agenda not yet clear

US officials have not yet given information about the agenda of this meeting or the team accompanying Trump. But it is believed that the Ukraine conflict will remain the focus of the discussion. This is important for India because it has been constantly stressing on diplomatic paths to stop the war and end the humanitarian crisis.

Questions on India’s role

India may not have directly claimed the role of mediator. But it is clear from its statement that it is ready to actively participate in peace initiatives if needed. India’s stance on international forums has always been balanced, neither supporting any one side, nor approving violence.

The world’s expectations

Now everyone’s eyes are fixed on this historic meeting to be held in Alaska on 15 August. The question is whether Trump and Putin will be able to put aside their differences and find a way that will prove decisive in ending the war. In the words of India, “Whatever happens, the war must stop.”