Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands for peace and emphasised the need for the world to return to peaceful coexistence, in reference to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

“The world should return to peace, and we support every effort towards peace. India is not neutral; India is on the side of peace. India–Russia relations should grow and touch new heights,” said PM Modi.

The comments came during discussions between the two leaders on the war in Ukraine at Hyderabad House in Delhi .

Putin in return thanked PM Modi, saying that he was grateful for the attention India was paying to peace efforts on Ukraine.

“We had the opportunity – and you gave me that opportunity – to speak in detail about what is happening on the Ukrainian track

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