Delhi: PM Modi asked President Putin to hold direct talks with President of Ukraine Zelensky

National Vani DeskMarch 7, 2022

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New Delhi : Amidst Russia’s attack on Ukraine, PM Modi held a 50-minute conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During this, PM Modi asked President Putin to hold direct talks with President of Ukraine Zelensky.

Press Release on the conversation between PM @narendramodi and Russian President Vladimir Putin @KremlinRussia_E ➡️ https://t.co/PYV5xTdS3K

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 7, 2022

PM Modi discussed the emerging situation in Ukraine with the President of Russia. President Putin briefed PM Modi about the status of talks between Ukraine and the Russian party. The talks between Putin and Modi come at a time when Russia announced the opening of humanitarian corridors in several regions along with a ceasefire from Monday morning for the evacuation of civilians.

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Here is the Press Release by MEA-

Prime Minister speaks with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
March 07, 2022

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.The two leaders discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine. President Putin briefed Prime Minister Modi on the status of negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian teams. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and expressed hope that they would lead to cessation of the conflict. He suggested that a direct conversation between President Putin and President Zelenskyy may greatly assist the ongoing peace efforts.

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Prime Minister Modi conveyed his deep concern for the safety and security of the Indian students still remaining in Sumy. President Putin briefed Prime Minister about the ongoing measures related to humanitarian corridors for facilitating evacuation of civilians including Indian students.

New Delhi
March 07, 2022

Press Release on the conversation between PM @narendramodi and Russian President Vladimir Putin @KremlinRussia_E ➡️ https://t.co/PYV5xTdS3K

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 7, 2022