PM Modi Speaks To Putin, Urges "Immediate Cessation Of Violence" In Ukraine
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Ukraine Crisis: In the phone conversation, PM Modi also stressed that India attaches the "highest priority" to the safe exit and return of its citizens from Ukraine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russia attacked Ukraine, and called for the "immediate cessation of violence".
In the phone conversation, PM Modi also stressed that India attaches the "highest priority" to the safe exit and return of its citizens from Ukraine.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, PM Modi called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and asserted that differences between Russia and NATO can only be resolved through "honest and sincere" dialogue.
The leaders agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of topical interest, the PM's Office said.
