Modi once again urges Putin to end Ukraine war
During a meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 31, Indian PM Narendra Modi called on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine.
In a meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan on August 31, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine. India expressed its support for all efforts towards peace during the meeting, Modi stated in English. "We must transition from endless war to the end of war," he emphasized, as reported by Bloomberg.
Putin, however, countered that "we’re moving in this direction," despite recent Western intelligence assessments suggesting the Kremlin intended to escalate the conflict rather than negotiate a settlement. In response, Modi reiterated the importance of moving in this direction, asserting its significance for humanity's well-being. "All issues must be resolved peacefully as soon as possible. Humanity demands it," he added.
Modi's call for peace came after a visit to Ukraine on August 23, 2024, marking the first such trip by an Indian Prime Minister since India gained independence in 1991. During his visit, Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasizing the necessity of negotiations with Russia to conclude the war.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- It's time to move from endless war to end of war: PM Modi to Putin timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- India's PM Modi calls on Putin to end war in Ukraine abc.net.au
