Nuclear option should not be resorted to by any side: Rajnath Singh to Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu
The Hindu
In telephonic talks, Sergei Shoigu briefed Rajnath Singh on the evolving situation in Ukraine, including his concerns about possible "provocations through use of 'dirty bomb'", the Defence Ministry said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 26 told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu that the Ukraine conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and the nuclear option should not be resorted to by any side.
In telephonic talks, Mr. Shoigu briefed Mr. Singh on the evolving situation in Ukraine, including his concerns about possible "provocations through use of 'dirty bomb'", the Defence Ministry said.
The conversation took place at the initiative of the Russian Defence Minister amid escalation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
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"Singh reiterated India's position on the need to pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy for an early resolution of the conflict," the Ministry said.
"He pointed out that the nuclear option should not be resorted to by any side as the prospect of the usage of nuclear or radiological weapons goes against the basic tenets of humanity," it said.