PM Modi speaks to Putin, discuss Ukraine, evacuation of Indian citizens
India Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine situation and conveyed to him the importance of the safe evacuation of Indian citizens from war-torn country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine situation. The sides continued to discuss the situation around 'special military operation' in Donbass and the evacuation of the Indian citizens.
Vladimir Putin informed Narendra Modi about the decision of the Russian armed forces to establish a ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors today amid the worsening of humanitarian situation. According to Putin, nationalists, using force and different kinds of provocations, continue to prevent the evacuation of civilians,including foreign citizens, from the battle zones.
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Putin pointed out that the Indian students held by the radicals in Kharkiv managed to leave the city only after strong international pressure on the Kyiv authorities. Russian military personnel are making every effort to ensure the evacuation of the Indian citizens from Sumy.
Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the Russian Side for the measures taken to return his compatriots to their homeland.
At the request of PM Modi, Vladimir Putin outlined his assessment of the course of negotiations between the Russian delegation and the Ukrainian representatives, the third round of which is scheduled to be held today.
Narendra Modi indicated his readiness to provide any possible assistance in order to resolve the conflict as soon as possible.
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