The United States has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to emphasize to Russian President Vladimir Putin the importance of upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty and adhering to the UN Charter during their meeting in Moscow on Monday.
Ahead of the NATO 75th anniversary summit, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stressed that India is a strategic partner of the US, engaging in open discussions including concerns about its relationship with Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday for his first visit since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his countryside residence for dinner, where he congratulated the Indian leader on his historic third term win in India’s general elections and praised his dedication to the nation.
Miller responded to queries about US concerns regarding India’s ties with Russia before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, indicating a prior engagement on these matters was not explicitly discussed. However, he reiterated the US stance on urging all countries engaging with Russia to underscore respect for international norms, including Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia is part of a two-day trip before he departs for Austria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in four decades.
