India Urged to Leverage Russia Ties to End Ukraine War

The U.S. has encouraged India to use its longstanding relationship with Russia to urge President Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Russia emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution through dialogue. India maintains its strategic partnership with Russia despite the ongoing conflict.

The United States has called on India to leverage its longstanding relationship with Russia to persuade President Vladimir Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine. State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller made this statement at a daily news conference, highlighting India's unique position to influence Russia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Russia from July 8-9 for the annual India-Russia summit, marking his first visit since the war began between Moscow and Kyiv in 2022. During talks with Putin, Modi emphasized that a solution to the Ukraine conflict cannot be achieved through military means.

Despite the ongoing conflict, India continues to defend its strategic partnership with Russia and calls for a resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. India has yet to condemn Russia's invasion but maintains a neutral stance, advocating for peaceful negotiations.