New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Russian president Vladimir Putin and urged him to end the violence in Ukraine at once, which initiated by Russia on Thursday morning.

In a statement, Indian government said that President Putin briefed Prime Minister about the recent developments regarding Ukraine. Prime Minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue.

Modi appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue.

“Modi sensitised the Russian President about India’s concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return to India,” the statement read adding that the both leaders agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of topical interest.

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