India’s Modi tells Russia’s Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity’s sake
New York Post18h ago7 newsrooms in 5 countries
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that the war in Ukraine needed to end for humanity's sake and that New Delhi would support every peace effort to stop the fighting.
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Why it matters
India's position as a major economy and non-aligned nation gives its peace calls weight that Putin may weigh differently than Western calls, and Modi's statement signals India's willingness to press Russia directly on the conflict.
Most affected
Russia — Faces pressure from a major non-Western partner to pursue peace.
Likely next
Whether Putin responds to Modi's position or whether India formally proposes a mediation role.