NEW DELHI: The United States has once again called upon India to leverage its long-standing ties with Russia to persuade Russian President Putin to cease his “illegal war” in Ukraine.
During a press briefing, US state department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “India has a longstanding relationship with Russia, that is well known. Speaking for the United States, we have encouraged India to use that longstanding relationship with Russia and the unique position they have to urge President Putin to end his illegal war and to find a just peace, lasting peace to this conflict, to tell Vladimir Putin to respect the UN Charter and Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
Miller further acknowledged India as an important partner for the United States when it comes to dealing with Russia.
This statement comes in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent two-day visit to Moscow, marking his first trip to Russia since the country’s invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago.
During his meeting with President Putin, PM Modi expressed concerns about the impact of the conflict on the Global South and conveyed his hope for peace, inspired by Putin’s “frank” views on the matter. PM Modi also assured both Russia and the international community of India’s unwavering support for any peace effort.
Prior to the talks between Modi and Putin, the United States had communicated its concerns to India regarding the Russia-India relationship and expressed its desire for PM Modi to urge Putin to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
During a press briefing, US state department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “India has a longstanding relationship with Russia, that is well known. Speaking for the United States, we have encouraged India to use that longstanding relationship with Russia and the unique position they have to urge President Putin to end his illegal war and to find a just peace, lasting peace to this conflict, to tell Vladimir Putin to respect the UN Charter and Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
Miller further acknowledged India as an important partner for the United States when it comes to dealing with Russia.
This statement comes in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent two-day visit to Moscow, marking his first trip to Russia since the country’s invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago.
During his meeting with President Putin, PM Modi expressed concerns about the impact of the conflict on the Global South and conveyed his hope for peace, inspired by Putin’s “frank” views on the matter. PM Modi also assured both Russia and the international community of India’s unwavering support for any peace effort.
Prior to the talks between Modi and Putin, the United States had communicated its concerns to India regarding the Russia-India relationship and expressed its desire for PM Modi to urge Putin to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.