PM Modi reiterates name for dialogue and diplomacy on Ukraine whereas speaking to Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his name for dialogue and diplomacy on the scenario in Ukraine over a telephonic dialog at present with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“They reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. President Putin informed PM about the recent developments in Russia,” the PMO launch stated. While discussing the scenario in Ukraine, PM Modi reiterated his name for dialogue and diplomacy.

According to Kremlin, “The situation around Ukraine was touched upon. The President of Russia assessed the current state of affairs in the special military operation zone, emphasizing Kyiv’s categorical refusal to take political and diplomatic steps to resolve the conflict.”

In reference to the occasions of June 24 (Wagner’s march to Moscow), Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed understanding and assist for the decisive actions of the Russian management to guard legislation and order and guarantee stability within the nation and the safety of its residents, Kremlin said.

The dialog was informative and constructive, and the leaders determined to keep up a correspondence and reiterated their shared want to reinforce the distinctive strategic alliance between Russia and India.

Earlier in September 2022, through the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion ‘Not an era of war’ to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin made headlines.

“I know that today’s era is not an era of war, and I have spoken to you on the phone about this,” Modi instructed Putin on the sidelines of a regional safety bloc summit in Uzbekistan, including that it’s democracy, diplomacy and dialogue that retains the world collectively.

In response, Putin stated, “I know about your position on the conflict in Ukraine, and I know about your concerns. We want all of this to end as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the opposing side, the leadership of Ukraine, announced its abandonment of the negotiation process and declared that it wants to achieve its goals by military means, as they say, ‘on the battlefield. Nevertheless, we will always keep you informed of what is happening there,” Putin stated in response to Modi, asserting that he understood the Prime Minister’s considerations, in response to a press release issued by the Kremlin. 

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