Ukraine Crises: How to tackle it, “I have spoken to the leaders of Ukraine and Russia many times and urged them to speak directly,” Prime Minister Modi said today.
New DelHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reiterated India’s neutrality in the Ukrainian war during his meeting with US President Joe Biden, who announced that the two nations would continue to “closely discuss how to control Russia’s disruptive effects.” Commenting on India ‘s impact on war-torn Ukraine over medicine and aid, PM Modi also reminded US President New Delhi of condemning the Russian violence against the Ukrainian people in Bucha and expressed hope that “ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine will be.” open the way to peace “.
I have spoken to the Ukrainian and Russian leaders many times and urged them to speak directly, “Prime Minister Modi said today.
The apparent meeting – which PM Modi said was initiated by the US – coincided with the first India-US 2 + 2 negotiations under Biden officials. It also comes amid new stages of American sanctions against Russia and Washington’s strong line-up efforts against Moscow from New Delhi.
Various American leaders have made it clear that they do not support India’s neutrality. There have been concerns about India’s purchase of Russian oil and gas, despite US pressure on world leaders to take strong action against Moscow.
On March 21, President Biden said India was different from Washington’s counterparts in its “insignificant” response to Russia’s outrage.
Today, the US President said, “I want to acknowledge the support of the Indian people for the Ukrainian people, who are facing horrific attacks, including the tragic shooting at a train station last week that killed dozens … trying to escape the violence”.
Prime Minister Modi has reminded the American leader that India has taken a firm stand against Bucha violence.
Recently, news of the massacre of innocent civilians in the city of Bucha was particularly disturbing. We immediately criticized it and demanded a fair investigation.
“When I arrived in Washington in September last year, he said the India-US cooperation could contribute to solving many of the world’s problems. I totally agree with you. As the world’s two largest democracies, we are natural partners,” PM said. Adds Mode.
The two leaders failed to reach out to jointly criticize Russia’s attacks when they last spoke in March at a “Quad” coalition meeting in the United States, India, Australia and Japan.
Last week, New Delhi did not agree when the UN General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from its 47-member Human Rights Council on allegations of war crimes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously said that India’s needs are linked to Russia and Ukraine, but the country is on the side of peace and he hopes all issues will be resolved through dialogue.
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