Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin for a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Dec 6, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, government sources told PTI. The phone call between the two leaders lasted for about 50 minutes during which PM Modi stressed the safe evacuation of Indians from Ukraine’s Sumy region.
Sources said that they discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine. President Putin briefed PM Modi on the status of negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian teams, sources added.
PM Modi urged President Putin to hold direct talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky in addition to the ongoing negotiations between their teams. PM Modi appreciated the announcement of the ceasefire and establishment of humanitarian corridors in parts of Ukraine, including Sumy, sources said.
The Prime Minister also stressed the importance of safe evacuation of Indian citizens from Sumy at the earliest. President Putin assured Prime Minister Modi of all possible cooperation in their safe evacuation.