Moscow/New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a 'positive chemistry' with Russian President Vladmir Putin, said Indian Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar in an interview with RT.

"There is definitely a positive chemistry between (Putin and Modi)," Kumar said. "They have met many times, they keep regularly speaking on the phone with each other."

When asked about the "very positive friendly vibe" shown by the body language each time Putin and Modi meet, Kumar said the Russian and Indian leaders are "very genuine people."

The Indian official's comments come ahead of the much anticipated Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, as well as the massive economic tariffs imposed on New Delhi by Washington over its continued purchase of Rus...