Prez Vladimir Putin briefs PM Narendra Modi on negotiations between Russia, Ukraine
New Delhi: As the war between Russia and Ukraine entered the 12th day, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Monday spoke on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The phone call lasted for about 50 minutes.
They discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed PM Narendra Modi on the status of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
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PM Modi urged President Putin to hold direct talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky in addition to the ongoing negotiations between their teams. He appreciated the announcement of the ceasefire and establishment of humanitarian corridors in parts of Ukraine, including Sumy.
Indian Prime Minister stressed the importance of the safe evacuation of Indian citizens from Sumy at the earliest. Meanwhile, President Putin assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi of all possible cooperation in their safe evacuation.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to both Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, Government of India sources said.
PM Modi has spoken to both the leaders twice, since the beginning of the conflict on February 24 when Russia launched a special military operation on Ukraine.
The Indian prime minister had spoken to the Russian President on February 24 night and then on March 2. In his last call, PM Modi reviewed the situation in Ukraine, especially in Kharkiv, and both the leaders had also discussed the safe evacuation of the Indian nationals from the conflict areas, according to the Prime Minister's office.
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