PM Modi Speaks To European Leaders, Expresses Anguish Over Ukraine Crisis
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PM Modi also briefed Macron on India's efforts to evacuate its citizens from the conflict areas and send urgent relief supplies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to several European leaders over the Ukraine crisis on Tuesday and expressed his anguish over the deteriorating situation and the humanitarian crisis in the war-hit country, while reiterating India's appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue, the PMO said.
Mr Modi spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish President Andrzej Duda and European Council President Charles Michel amid a worsening situation in Ukraine as the Russian forces moved deeper into the country. An Indian student also lost his life in shelling during the Russian advance.
PM Modi and Macron shared their concerns over the continuing hostilities and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
Mr Modi welcomed the talks between Ukraine and Russia, and stressed upon the importance of ensuring free and uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of all people.
