Modi-Putin call: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (June 30) had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed the situation around Ukraine and how Moscow resolved the armed mercenary insurgency. 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.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
President Putin briefed PM Modi about the recent developments in Russia. Discussing the situation in Ukraine, the PM reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch and continue efforts to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
Modi Putin had a meaningful conversation
The Kremlin said PM Modi and Putin held a “fruitful” conversation over the phone and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership, exchanging views on the conflict in Ukraine.
“The talks were productive and constructive. The leaders reiterated mutual commitment to strengthen the privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and agreed to continue communication,” the Kremlin press service said.
Putin informs Modi about Ukraine’s categorical refusal to resolve conflict through diplomacy
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 assessed the current situation in the Special Military Operations area, which reflects Kiev’s categorical refusal to take political and diplomatic steps to resolve the conflict,” the statement said. points to.”
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 two leaders also discussed their countries’ cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the G20. “Particular focus was on cooperation within the BRICS format, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the G20, where India is the President,” the statement said.
Modi extends support to Putin over attempted coup in Russia
Russian news agency Sputnik quoted the Kremlin as saying that PM Modi on June 24 expressed support for the Russian president over the recent failed coup attempt in Russia. “At the initiative of the Indian side, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Narendra Modi expressed understanding and support for the decisive actions of the Russian leadership in protecting law and order, ensuring stability in the country and The security of its citizens in connection with the events of June 24 this year, the Kremlin said in a statement.
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 captured the city of Rostov-on-Don. The rebellion ended when Prigozhin ordered his troops to withdraw.
(with inputs from agencies)