PM Modi Speaks to Putin Amid Russia's invasions in Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Called up Russian President Putin on Thursday and appealed him to stop violence and return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and peaceful talks.He also discussed regarding the safety of Indian Citizens in Ukraine especially students. 

 

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Modi also conveyed that Indian government is giving highest priority to students safety and raised the concern to return back Students to India.The Indian PMO said that Indian government is planning to bring 16,000 Indian citizens. India has already rought 4000 Indian citizens in the past few weeks.PM reviewed regarding the hike in Crude and commodity prices amid of the fear of war between Russia and Ukraine in the time when the world continues to struggle with pandemic conditions.

The Prime Minister also confessed that the differences between NATO group and Russia can be resolved through sincere and honest talks. He also appealed that the concerned efforts will return to the peace negotiations. Both Modi and Putin agreed that the official teams would be in regular touch to discuss on specific interest issues.

India is maintaining a balanced approach and took a neutral stand in supporting Russia and Ukraine actions.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,Home Minister Amit Shah, External Minister S.Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman,Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri, National Security Advisor AK Doval and other senior officials attended the cabinet security meeting.

Ukraine has shut his airspace after Russian Invasions on Ukraine.India is now looking for alternatives to bring back Indian Citizens from Ukraine.Indian Officials are working with Hungary government to provide all possible assistance. Special teams have also sent to border posts with neigbouring countries.

Indian embassy advised students in Ukraine to be brave and rush to bomb shelters if in case of any warnings.Students can use google maps to locate near by bomb shelters and many of which are located in the underground metro places.Huge number of students are stranded outside at Indian embassy. As it is not possible to accomodate all inside the premises the embassy has organized safe premises facilities nearby so that students will be moved to that place.