‘Diplomacy only way to solve Ukraine crisis’, PM Modi told Putin

Ukraine-Russia War: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (December 16) spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over telephone and reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve the Ukraine crisis. The leaders of both the countries also reviewed bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, trade and defence.

A Russian statement said that President Putin presented a basic assessment of Russia’s position on Ukraine at the request of PM Modi. Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, Prime Minister Modi briefed President Putin about India’s current Chairmanship of G-20 and highlighted its key priorities.

Both the leaders have talked so many times
This was the fifth telephonic conversation between the two leaders this year. The two leaders held telephonic talks on 24 February, 2 March, 7 March and 1 July. Modi and Putin had a bilateral meeting on September 16 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, during which the prime minister told him that today’s era is not of war and he exhorted the Russian leader to end the conflict.

The two leaders, following their meeting in Samarkand on the sidelines of the SCO summit, reviewed several aspects of bilateral ties, including energy cooperation, trade and investment, defense and security cooperation and other key areas, the PMO said in a statement.

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PM Modi will not visit Russia
He said, in the context of the Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Modi during his talks with Putin reiterated his point that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward. This phone conversation between the two leaders took place at a time when it was revealed a few days ago that PM Modi would not travel to Russia for the annual India-Russia summit this year. Putin had come to India last year for the summit.

“The prime minister briefed President Putin about India’s current G-20 presidency and highlighted its key priorities,” the official said. He also expressed the hope of working together with the two countries during India’s presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The PMO said the two leaders agreed to be in regular touch with each other.

discussed possibilities of cooperation
In a statement issued by Russia, it has been said that the two leaders discussed the possibilities of cooperation in areas such as mutual investment, energy, agriculture, transport and logistics. Expressing satisfaction at the high level of bilateral cooperation developing on the principles of the Russian-Indian Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, the two leaders held practical talks in areas such as mutual investment, energy, agriculture, transport and logistics, it said. Discussed the possibilities in detail.

Basic assessment of Russia’s position on Ukraine
PM Modi and Putin underlined the importance of continuing close coordination within the framework of international organisations, including India’s presidency of the G20 and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. it said Narendra Modi At the request of Vladimir Putin presented a basic assessment of Russia’s position on Ukraine. Officials said the telephonic conversation between the two leaders took place on a day when the Russian military fired at least 60 missiles across Ukraine, which was reported to have exploded in at least four cities, including Kyiv.

did not criticize russia
Despite growing uneasiness in western countries, India is speeding up the purchase of crude oil from Russia. New Delhi has so far not criticized Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and is pressing for resolving the conflict through dialogue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia last month, during which both sides pledged to expand their economic ties, including New Delhi’s import of petroleum products from its old ally.

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