Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (local time) praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, saying the Indian leader has “good ideas” for finding a peaceful and mutually acceptable resolution.
“He has an avid interest and very good ideas aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions. In that sense, naturally, the Prime Minister takes a neutral position but with an interest in the end of the conflict. I think it’s my duty to say that directly. “India has maintained a principled and humanitarian stance on the conflict which is equally appreciated by both President Putin and President Zelenskyy. In line with this, both the leaders spoke to me to share their perspectives on the developments related to the conflict.
Putin said Modi repeatedly raises the issue of ending the conflict despite the close and friendly ties between India and Russia. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good and even friendly relations, personal good relations, constantly raises the question and asks the question about putting an end to the conflict in Ukraine,” Putin said. The Russian president said Modi has been actively pushing for solutions acceptable to both sides and described India’s position as neutral while maintaining an interest in ending the conflict. And we are thankful to the Prime Minister for his ideas,” Putin said. During an interview with Japanese news outlet The Yomiuri Shimbun in August, Modi said India’s position was appreciated by both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. I reiterated India’s principled and consistent stand and encouraged dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict,” the Prime Minister said.
