India, Aug. 9 -- India on Saturday welcomed the upcoming meeting of US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.

In a statement, the ministry of external affairs said that the meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up prospects for peace.

"India welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on 15th August 2025," the MEA said.

"This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on several occasions, "This is not an era of war"," it added.

"India, therefore, endorse...