Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke last evening with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy briefed the Prime Minister in detail about the ongoing conflict situation in Ukraine.
Prime Minister expressed his deep anguish about the loss of life and property due to the ongoing conflict. He reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue, and expressed India’s willingness to contribute in any way towards peace efforts.
Prime Minister also conveyed India’s deep concern for the safety and security of Indian citizens, including students, present in Ukraine. He sought facilitation by Ukrainian authorities to expeditiously and safely evacuate Indian citizens.
This comes even as Russia intensified its attack on Ukraine, which is seeking help from the Western countries. PM Modi has already spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who briefed him about the developments regarding Ukraine.
This comes even as Russia intensified its attack on Ukraine, which is seeking help from the Western countries. PM Modi has already spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who briefed him about the developments regarding Ukraine.
By abstaining from a UN Security Council resolution on the Ukraine crisis, India retained the option of reaching out to all relevant sides to find a middle ground and foster dialogue and diplomacy, official sources said on Saturday.
Russia vetoed the resolution that asked Moscow to immediately stop its attack on Ukraine and withdraw all troops.
Sources said India had been deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine and maintained its consistent, steadfast and balanced position on the matter that dialogue is the only answer to settle differences and disputes. They said India had been in touch with all sides urging parties concerned to return to the negotiating table.
