The conversation between the two leaders took place days after Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy condemned the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, calling it a “devastating blow to peace efforts”.
The prospect of Ukraine joining Nato has long been a contentious issue, but the statements by former Russian President and current deputy chairman of its Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev have elevated the stakes to a new level of tension.
A senior Russian official said that Ukraine's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) would be not just a direct threat to Russia but a delayed declaration of war, local media reported on Wednesday.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives.
Since no early end to the Ukraine crisis seems to be on the horizon, and the divisions between US allies and other countries are unlikely to go away so soon, Vietnam shall be faced with the difficult task of navigating its foreign policy in order not to unduly provoke either China or Russia by siding with either.
US President Joe Biden has defended himself after calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Vladimir Putin and asserted that it was the "most successful conference" he had attended in a long time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin has captured global attention, underscoring the complexities of international diplomacy in times of conflict.
Nato The resilience of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has been a cornerstone of Western security for the past 75 years, built on a foundation of collective defence and mutual support among 32 member nations.
The White House on Tuesday said that India's ties with Russia give it the ability to urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine.
The development came after Prime Minister Modi, who is in Moscow for a two-day visit, raised the matter at a private dinner hosted by Putin on Monday evening, sources added.
