Putin briefs Modi on Ukraine conflict

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin (File)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin (File)

 

Modi calls for end to hito brief on conflict with Ukraine

New Delhi

On a day when Russia attacked Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning to the West on interference in the conflicteven after the United Nations condemned Russia's move President Vladimir Putin called the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him about his country’s conflict with Ukraine.

The two leaders spoke over telephone.

PM Modi reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue.

Prime Minister Modi also appealed for immediate cessation of hostilities and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue.

Prime Minister also sensitised the Russian President about India's concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return to India.

Both the leaders agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of topical interest