Russia Ukraine: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and requested him to help rescue Indian students trapped in the war-torn country’s northeastern city of Sumy. . During this conversation, which lasted for about 35 minutes, the two leaders also discussed the emerging situation in the Eastern European country of Ukraine. According to PTI, official sources gave this information.
Around 700 Indian students are still trapped in Sumi due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. According to sources, Prime Minister Modi appealed to the Ukrainian government to continue helping India’s efforts to rescue the stranded Indians in Sumi.
Sources said the Prime Minister appreciated the ongoing direct talks between Russia and Ukraine. At the same time, Prime Minister Modi thanked Zelensky for the help extended by the Ukrainian government in evacuating Indians from Ukraine.
Zelensky informed Modi about the response to the attack
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the need to respond to “Russian attacks” against his country and that India has agreed with Moscow to give direction to peaceful talks at the highest level. Ukraine’s commitment is appreciated.
President Zelensky tweeted after a telephonic conversation with PM Modi, “Told Indian PM Narendra Modi about Ukraine’s combat with Russian attacks.”
Zelensky said, “India appreciates Ukraine’s commitment to assist its citizens in times of war and to direct peaceful dialogue at the highest level. Grateful to the people of Ukraine for their support. Stop Russia.” “
The talks between the two leaders come at a time when India is making every effort to evacuate its citizens, including students, from Ukraine, which is facing Russian attack.
This is the second conversation between the two leaders today, after the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out. After the start of the war between the two countries, Prime Minister Modi has also spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin twice.
The PMO said the prime minister expressed concern over the ongoing war in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis. According to the PMO, the Prime Minister reiterated his call for an immediate end to violence and underlined that India has always favored direct dialogue between the two sides and peaceful resolution of issues.
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