PM Modi and Putin discuss armed mutiny, Ukraine crisis, bilateral cooperation on phone call: Kremlin
Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation on Friday, where they discussed the situation around Ukraine and how Moscow successfully dealt with a rebellion by armed mercenaries, the Kremlin reported.PM Modi expressed his backing for what the Kremlin called the Russian leadership's decisive actions in handling the mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group last Saturday, as stated by the Kremlin. «On Friday, at the initiative of the Indian side, Russian president Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with PM Modi.
In connection with the events of June 24 in Russia, PM Modi expressed understanding and support for the decisive actions of the Russian leadership to protect law and order, ensure stability in the country and the security of its citizens,» the Kremlin said. During their conversation, the two leaders discussed important matters of mutual cooperation and emphasized the significance of continuing to effectively carry out major collaborative projects across different sectors.
They expressed contentment with the considerable increase in trade between the two countries throughout 2022 and the first quarter of the current year. «Particular attention was paid to interaction within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the G20, in which India currently holds presidency, as well as in the BRICS format.
In addition, PM Modi informed on his international contacts, including ones during his recent visit to Washington. The situation around Ukraine was touched upon as well.
The Russian president gave his assessment of the current state of affairs in the special military operation zone,» said the Kremlin. The Prime Minister's Office reiterated that Prime Minister Modi emphasized the need for
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