Putin calls Xi, Modi and other foreign leaders ahead of planned meeting with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed leaders from China, India, and several ex-Soviet states on his discussions with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff regarding the Ukraine war, with a potential summit with President Trump on the horizon. Amidst ongoing tensions and new sanctions threats, China expressed support for improved U.S.-Russia relations, while India faced tariffs due to its Russian oil purchases.