Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Narendra Modi discuss Ukraine war over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a “fruitful” phone conversation and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership, exchanging views on the conflict in Ukraine.

The telephonic conversation between the two leaders came days ahead of the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is being hosted by India on July 4. This came a day after Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Discussed bilateral relations and latest security developments in Russia.

The Ministry of External Affairs said Modi and Putin reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. It added that the two leaders agreed to remain in touch and continue efforts to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.

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“The conversation was productive and constructive,” the Kremlin press service said. The leaders reiterated mutual commitment to strengthen the privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and agreed to continue communication, noting that the phone call was initiated by the Indian The sides discussed bilateral cooperation and noted the importance of continuing joint projects in various fields. They noted that trade between Russia and India is expected to increase significantly in 2022, expected to reach 1.5 percent in the first quarter of 2023. has spread.
Russian President Putin informed Modi about Ukraine’s categorical refusal to resolve the conflict through diplomacy, given the fierce war in Eastern Europe since February last year.

“The two leaders discussed the situation around Ukraine. The Russian President’s assessment of the current situation in the Special Military Operations area points to Kiev’s apparent refusal to take political and diplomatic steps to resolve the conflict? ” As quoted by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency. The Kremlin’s statement is as it is.

In discussing the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release. India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has been maintaining that the crisis should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. The Kremlin statement also said that Modi briefed Putin about his recent US visit and talks with President Joe Biden.

It said, “Narendra Modi briefed him (Putin) about his international contacts, including his recent visit to Washington. The two leaders also discussed their countries’ cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the G20.

Special focus was placed on cooperation within the BRICS format, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the G20, where India holds the presidency, the statement said. The Kremlin statement also said that Prime Minister Modi has expressed support for the actions taken by the Russian leadership in relation to the short-lived armed insurgency by the Wagner mercenary group last week.

It added, “With regard to the events of June 24, Narendra Modi expressed understanding and support for the resolute action by the Russian authorities to safeguard law and order and ensure stability in the country and the safety of its citizens. ”

Saturday’s rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner group poses the most serious challenge to President Putin in more than two decades of his rule and has raised questions over his leadership.

Wagner’s mercenary group had taken control of the city of Rostov-on-Don. The rebellion ended when Prigozhin ordered his troops to withdraw.