Russia’s Actions Are Disastrous For The World: UK PM On Call With PM Modi

Mumbai: During a phone call with PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday, UK PM Boris Johnson said that Russia’s actions were “deeply disturbing and disastrous for the world”.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a rift between Russia’s arms importer India and its Western allies, who have called on India to strongly condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“The pair agreed that Ukraine’s integrity and territorial sovereignty must be respected,” said a statement issued by Johnson’s office after the call.

“Russia needs to abide by the United Nations Charter, the leaders said, and both agreed that respect of international law is the only way to ensure global peace and prosperity.”

Johnson also said that both countries need to intensify efforts to de-escalate peace and tension in the region.

A British readout about the call said Johnson told Modi that Russia’s action was “very disturbing and disastrous for the world”. It did not indicate Modi’s reaction at this point.

India and Britain are currently negotiating a trade deal, but UK Trade Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan has said that India’s refusal to condemn Russia’s actions has left Britain “very disappointed”.

“The prime minister recognizes that India has an important role to play in relations with Putin and his regime and certainly urged him to continue to condemn Putin,” Johnson told reporters.

India has also indicated that it may take on Russia over a proposal to buy crude oil at a discount.

Johnson said Britain wants all countries to move away from dependence on Russian oil and gas, but each country is coming from a different start.

“The prime minister believes that diplomacy is the best way to broaden the alliance and bring people together,” he said.

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