Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Zelensky's tweet in this regard came hours after Russia praised India's decision to abstain from voting at the United Nations Security Council meeting. Prime minister Modi expressed his deep anguish about the loss of life and property due to the ongoing conflict and reiterated his call for an “immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue”.
Spoke with Prime Minister @narendramodi. Informed of the course of repulsing aggression. More than 100,000 invaders are on our land. They insidiously fire on residential buildings. Urged to give us political support in Security Council. Stop the aggressor together!
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 26, 2022
Zelensky urged the Indian Prime Minister to “stop the aggressor together” as Russia invades Ukrainian land.
PM Modi expressed India’s willingness to contribute in any way towards peace efforts. Prime Minister also conveyed India's deep concern for the safety and security of Indian citizens, including students, present in Ukraine. He sought facilitation by Ukrainian authorities to expeditiously and safely evacuate Indian citizens," it added.
Press Release on the telephonic conversation between PM @narendramodi and President of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa ➡️ https://t.co/YIGGHXbxuE
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) February 26, 2022
Russia's mission to India, meanwhile, tweeted that it was "highly appreciative" of India's "independent and balanced" position at the UN.
Highly appreciate India’s independent and balanced position at the voting in the UNSC on February 25, 2022.
— Russia India (@RusEmbIndia) February 26, 2022
In the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership Russia is committed to maintain close dialogue with India on the situation around Ukraine https://t.co/oKtElMLLRf
India also told the UN Security Council that it has been in touch with all parties concerned and urged them to return to the negotiating table.
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