Modi tells Putin to end violence; Biden says US in talks with India

Friday, 25 February 2022newsdesk

As a stunned world watched the Russian attack unfold in Ukraine and key US and European leaders condemned the invasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Russian President Vladimir Putin and “appealed for an immediate cessation of violence”.

New Delhi, 25 February 2022

As per news report of The Indian Express, This is an important signal to the Western bloc which has been pressing on India to condemn the Russian action. US President Joe Biden has called it “unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces” while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called it “barbaric” saying Putin’s hands were stained with Ukraine’s blood. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Putin “briefed Modi about the recent developments regarding Ukraine”. “Prime Minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue. The Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue,” the PMO said.

Source - The Indian Express