Modi, Putin discuss Ukrainian conflict; PM Modi stresses interest in contributing to possible solution

New Delhi, Aug 27 (Agency) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin during which they exchanged perspectives on the Ukraine conflict and about his visit to Kyiv. PM Modi emphasized “his interest in contributing to a possible political and diplomatic settlement” of the conflict. . In a post on X, the PM said he “reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict.” “Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. “Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict.” A Russian readout said that during the phone conversation, PM Modi “informed about his recent visit to Kyiv, emphasizing his interest in contributing to a possible political and diplomatic settlement of the situation around Ukraine.” “For his part, Vladimir Putin gave a fundamental assessment of the destructive line of the Kyiv authorities and their Western patrons, outlining key Russian approaches to ways to resolve the conflict.” An Indian readout said: “The two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. PM shared insights from his recent visit to Ukraine. He underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as well as sincere and practical engagement between all stakeholders to achieve an abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict.”

PM Modi, during his visit to Kyiv, had conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he is prepared to do all he can in his personal capacity as well to find a resolution to the dragging conflict. PM Modi’s conversation with the Russian President comes a day after he spoke with the US President Joe Biden, during which the two discussed the Ukraine conflict and the PM’s visit to Kyiv. The White House readout of Monday night’s phone conversation between Modi and Biden said: “The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in decades, and for his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector. “The Leaders affirmed their continued support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in accordance with international law, on the basis of the UN Charter. PM Modi and President Putin also spoke of bilateral matters. The Indian readout said: “PM recalled his successful visit to Russia last month to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Bilateral Summit. “The two leaders reviewed progress on a number of bilateral issues and discussed measures to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. “They also exchanged views on a range of regional and global issues of mutual interest. “The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.” The Russian readout said: “They also discussed issues of practical implementation of agreements in the trade and economic sphere reached following the July official visit of the Prime Minister of India to Russia. “Satisfaction was expressed with the level of interaction between the two countries in BRICS. Narendra Modi confirmed his readiness to take part in the summit of the association held under the Russian chairmanship in Kazan in October of this year. “It was agreed to continue bilateral contacts at various levels.”