September 17, 2022
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‘We want all of this to end’: Putin to Modi on Ukraine war

This was the first face-to-face meeting between Modi and Putin after Russia had attacked Ukraine in February this year, reports Asian Lite News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he is aware of India’s concerns over his country’s conflict with Ukraine, and wanted the war to end.

During the bilateral meeting between both the leaders on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Samarkand, Putin was quoted on Friday as saying, “I know about your position on the conflict in Ukraine, and I know about your concerns. We want all of this to end as soon as possible. We will keep you abreast of what is happening there.”

The Russian President said this as Modi told him that “today’s time is not the time for war”.

This was the first face-to-face meeting between Modi and Putin after Russia had attacked Ukraine in February this year.

Energy security

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions between the two leaders, apart from centering around issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation, also focussed on energy security, global food security and availability of fertilisers in the context of the challenges emanating from the current geo-political situation.

PM Modi in a bilateral meeting with the President of Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 16, 2022.

The meeting between Modi and Putin assumes significance in the context of Russian crude forming a significant 13 per cent share of India’s overall oil import basket, amid increased supplies from there.

Meanwhile, the statement further said that the leaders appreciated the sustained momentum in bilateral ties, including contacts at various levels.

“President Putin expressed appreciation for Prime Minister’s video-message at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok earlier this month,” the statement said.

In the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his call for an early cessation of hostilities and the need for dialogue and diplomacy.

This was the first meeting of both leaders this year, which marks the 75th anniversary year of establishment of diplomatic relations. They agreed to remain in touch, the statement said.

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