Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed for an immediate cessation of violence during his telephonic conversation with Russian president Vladimir Putin today. He also called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue, said a statement from his office.
President Putin briefed Prime Minister about the recent developments regarding Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi reiterated his “long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office read.