PM Modi calls for end to violence in Ukraine during meet with Russian FM Lavrov

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi and was briefed by the latter on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations.

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Modi reiterated his call for an early cessation of violence, and conveyed India's readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts.

Lavrov also updated the Prime Minister on the progress of decisions taken during the India-Russia bilateral Summit held in December 2021, the PMO said.