The White Home later launched a readout of the decision that mentioned Biden “recommended the prime minister” for “his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian help for Ukraine, together with its vitality sector”.
Modi and Biden “affirmed their continued help for a peaceable decision of the battle in accordance with worldwide legislation, on the idea of the UN Constitution”, the White Home mentioned.
Zelenskyy has known as for the return of all territory seized by Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
India has not explicitly backed Zelenskyy’s stance. Regardless of more and more shut relations with Washington, India has refused to hitch US sanctions on Moscow, with which it has historic relations, and as a substitute has embraced Russia as a less expensive supply of oil.
India mentioned that Modi and Biden additionally mentioned Bangladesh, the place chief Sheikh Hasina, an in depth ally of New Delhi, resigned and fled earlier this month after mass protests in opposition to her more and more authoritarian rule.
The Indian assertion mentioned that Modi and Biden “emphasised restoration of legislation and order and making certain security and safety of the minorities, notably Hindus, in Bangladesh”.
Within the speedy aftermath of Hasina’s fall, assaults on Hindus throughout Muslim-majority Bangladesh have been reported. The safety scenario has since far improved.
America had repeatedly criticised Sheikh Hasina for backsliding on democracy however, figuring out that India was much more invested in Bangladesh, had been cautious to not conflict brazenly with New Delhi.
