India has ability to urge Putin to end war in Ukraine: US

The US believed India can urge Putin to end the Ukraine war. Officials noted India’s Russia ties, discussing energy issues, UN Charter principles. Modi’s Russia visit included meeting Putin. Zelenskyy engaged Modi, with Orban emphasizing humanitarian cooperation. Press briefings and a reporter’s criticism of Modi’s meeting with a ‘bloody criminal’ impacted peace efforts and US-India strategic dialogue.