The President of Russia, Vladimir Putinsaid today before the prime minister of India, Narendra Modiwhat he will do all he can to end the conflict as soon as possible Ukraine.
I know your position on the conflict in Ukraine and the concerns he frequently expresses. We will do everything possible to finish it as soon as possible,” he said. Putin a Modi at a meeting in the Uzbek city of Samarkandwhere both attended the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (OCS).
The head of the kremlin assured that it is Ukraine which refuses to negotiate with Russia so far in the conflict that began on February 24.
“Unfortunately, the other party, the leaders of Ukraine, expressed their rejection of the negotiation process, because they want to achieve their goals by military means,” Putin said.
Thus, the russian president assured that his nation will keep India abreast of the progress of the talks.
This is no time for wars
In his turn, the Prime Minister of India pointed out Putin that now is not the time to wars.
“I know that now is not the time for wars and we have talked regarding it, particularly during our telephone conversations,” the Indian prime minister said.
Modi added that “diplomacy, democracy and dialogue” are the necessary tools to resolve disputes.
“We must achieve peace in the future,” he said, and welcomed the possibility of “closely knowing” Putin’s position.
Modi also highlighted the development of relations with Moscow and its importance for both countries.
“I think these relationships are very important. We are friends who have been side by side for decades,” he stressed.
In this sense, he was convinced that “in the future relations will only improve and be strengthened”, which “will benefit everyone”.
(With information from EFE)
