Ukraine Crisis: Prez Zelensky Dials PM Modi, Seeks India's Political Support At UNSC

During his telephonic conversation, Zelensky pointed out to the Prime Minister that over 1 lakh invaders (Russian armed forces) are on his land and are insidiously firing on residential buildings.

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In view of ongoing Russian military attack on his country, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and informed him about the course of Ukraine repulsing Russian agression. 

During his telephonic conversation, Zelensky pointed out to the Prime Minister that over 1 lakh invaders (Russian armed forces) are on his land and are insidiously firing on residential buildings.

"Spoke with Prime Minister @narendramodi. Informed of the course of Ukraine repulsing Russian aggression. More than 100,000 invaders are on our land. They insidiously fire on residential buildings. Urged India to give us political support in UN Security Council. Stop the aggressor together!," Zelensky informed about his coversation with PM Modi on Twitter.

Spoke with 🇮🇳 Prime Minister @narendramodi. Informed of the course of 🇺🇦 repulsing 🇷🇺 aggression. More than 100,000 invaders are on our land. They insidiously fire on residential buildings. Urged 🇮🇳 to give us political support in🇺🇳 Security Council. Stop the aggressor together!

— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 26, 2022

In his call with PM Modi, the Ukrainian President also sought India's support in United Nation Security Council session.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister expressed his deep anguish about the loss of life and property due to the ongoing conflict, PMO said in a statement.

PM Modi reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue, and expressed India’s willingness to contribute in any way towards peace efforts. 

PM Modi also conveyed India’s deep concern for the safety and security of Indian citizens, including students, present in Ukraine. He sought facilitation by Ukrainian authorities to expeditiously and safely evacuate Indian citizen.