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India ready to provide all cooperation to resolve Ukraine conflict, PM tells Putin

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"I have been in constant touch with you on the subject of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As I have said earlier, we believe that the problems should be resolved in a peaceful manner. (Photo: Facebook/Narendra Modi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 16th Brics Summit in Kazan on Tuesday. In their bilateral meeting, the Prime Minister expressed India's willingness to provide all cooperation for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.

"I have been in constant touch with you on the subject of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As I have said earlier, we believe that the problems should be resolved in a peaceful manner. We fully support the early establishment of peace and stability. All our efforts give priority to humanity. India is ready to provide all possible cooperation in the times to come," PM Modi said.

PM Modi also recalled his two visits to Russia in the last three months, saying they "reflect our close coordination and deep friendship

Besides Putin, the Prime Minister is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as hold bilateral talks with leaders from the other Brics member nations.

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