Modi’s efforts amid war: PM spoke to Ukrainian President for 35 minutes and with Putin for 50 minutes; Emphasis on evacuation of Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin for about 50 minutes. He laid the most emphasis on the fact that Indians should be allowed to leave the war-zone safely. He also appreciated the ongoing talks between Russia and Ukraine. PM Modi also praised the declaration of ceasefire by Russia and the creation of the Humanitarian Corridor.

Spoke to Ukrainian President today
Earlier, PM Modi spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for about 35 minutes. The two leaders discussed the current situation in Ukraine. PM Modi also appreciated the efforts for continuous dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

During his conversation with Zelensky, he thanked Zelensky for helping the Ukrainian government to rescue the stranded Indians in Ukraine safely. PM Modi said that he hopes that the Ukrainian government will continue to help in the efforts to rescue the Indian students trapped in Sumi.

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Talk to Putin for the third time in the midst of war
Prime Minister Modi spoke to Putin on the phone on the night of 24 February. Then Russia had sought India’s support in the meeting of the UN Security Council. The two leaders talked for the second time on 2 March. In this, the safe evacuation of Indians trapped in the middle of the war was discussed.

On February 24, Zelensky was also talked about.
The war between Russia and Ukraine broke out on 24 February. On 26 February, PM Modi spoke to Zelensky for the first time. Zelensky and Modi’s talks took place after India participated in the vote against Russia in the United Nations. Zelensky had sought political support from India during this period.

Zelensky had said in a tweet – Spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Told about repelling the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There are more than one lakh invaders on our land. They are setting the residential building on fire. Urged India to give us political support in the UN Security Council. Simultaneously stop the attacker.

India was away from voting in the UN General Assembly
Voting was held on the night of March 2 on the censure motion against Russia. 141 votes were cast in favor of the proposal and 5 against. 35 countries including India did not participate in the voting. The countries that voted in favor of Russia were Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Eritrea and Syria. The non-attendees included India, China, Pakistan, Iraq and Iran.