PM Modi thanks Ukraine Prez Zelenskyy for help in evacuation of Indians

Russia-Ukraine war news updates: PM Narendra Modi, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked him for the help extended by the Government of Ukraine in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine.

Prime Minister Modi on Monday spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over phone. During the 35-minute phone call, the two leaders discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi appreciated the continuing direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

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Prime Minister Modi thanked President Zelensky for the help extended by the Government of Ukraine in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine. PM Modi sought continued support from Zelenskyy's government in the ongoing efforts for the evacuation of Indians from Sumy.

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