Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to help end the Russia-Ukraine war. Putin on Thursday (local time) said PM Modi has regularly spoken about the need to end the conflict through dialogue and peaceful means, while adding that he has “very good ideas” for finding solutions that are acceptable to both sides.
Putin Thanks PM Modi For Peace Efforts
Speaking at the Valdai Forum in Moscow, Putin said PM Modi has continued to raise the issue of ending the Ukraine conflict despite India’s close and friendly relations with Russia. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good and even friendly relations, personal good relations, constantly raises the question and asks the question about putting an end to the conflict in Ukraine... He has an avid interest and very good ideas aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions,” Putin said.
He added that PM Modi is interested in finding a peaceful solution and has ideas that could help find mutually acceptable solutions. “In that sense, naturally, the Prime Minister takes a neutral position but with an interest in the end of the conflict. I think it's my duty to say that directly. And we are thankful to the Prime Minister for his ideas... We are thankful for his desire to put an end to this conflict through peaceful means and as soon as possible,” the Russian President said.
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PM Modi Calls For Dialogue
PM Modi has consistently said that dialogue and diplomacy are the way to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began in February 2022. During his meeting with Putin on September 11, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, PM Modi had again stressed the importance of dialogue and peaceful solutions.
“We have to move from a situation of 'endless war' to 'end of war'... It is humanity's wish that the end of this war happens soonest…We keep discussing the matter of Ukraine and the last time we met too, you had explained the situation to me in great detail. As you know, India supports all peaceful method…India advocates for resolving all problems peacefully, which is necessary for all of humanity,” PM Modi had said during a joint statement with Putin.
Earlier in 2022, PM Modi had said India believes that conflicts should be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. India has maintained that dialogue and diplomacy are necessary to resolve the conflict.
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