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Modi tells Putin Ukraine war must end for humanity's sake

Indian PM Narendra Modi urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war for humanity's sake.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake during talks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. [1] Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to a question about potential strikes on UK military facilities by stating, 'That's a secret. A military secret.' [2] India, along with China, is one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil, which has helped Moscow replenish its budget since the 2022 invasion. [3] Modi pledged that New Delhi would support every peace effort to stop the fighting in Ukraine. [4] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out economic relief for Russia until the war in Ukraine ends. [5] Putin referred to Western countries as 'sharks' who might get 'punched in the teeth' if they try to drag Russia down the food chain. [6] Putin stated he is open to negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine and expressed comfort working with Donald Trump's envoys, specifically Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. [7] The author interprets Putin's ambiguous response as a psychological tactic intended to keep Britain guessing and stressing over Moscow's intentions. [8]
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  1. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake during talks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. · abc.net.auAustralia
  2. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to a question about potential strikes on UK military facilities by stating, 'That's a secret. A military secret.' · BBC News
  3. India, along with China, is one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil, which has helped Moscow replenish its budget since the 2022 invasion. · abc.net.auAustralia
  4. Modi pledged that New Delhi would support every peace effort to stop the fighting in Ukraine. · abc.net.auAustralia
  5. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out economic relief for Russia until the war in Ukraine ends. · abc.net.auAustralia
  6. Putin referred to Western countries as 'sharks' who might get 'punched in the teeth' if they try to drag Russia down the food chain. · BBC News
  7. Putin stated he is open to negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine and expressed comfort working with Donald Trump's envoys, specifically Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. · BBC News
  8. The author interprets Putin's ambiguous response as a psychological tactic intended to keep Britain guessing and stressing over Moscow's intentions. · BBC News
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