S Jaishankar on Russia-Ukraine: India on side of those who… | Mint

Jaishankar discussed Ukraine with Sergey Lavrov, his Russian counterpart, shortly before he gave his speech at the 77th UN General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24.

Speaking at the 77th UN General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, Jaishankar said, "We are often asked whose side we are on.

During the UNSC meeting on Ukraine earlier this week, Jaishankar recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis to Russian President Vladimir Putin that "this cannot be an era of war".

Jaishankar met Sergey Lavrov, his Russian counterpart, shortly before he gave his speech and discussed Ukraine.

The conversation took place just hours before Lavrov spoke during the high-level general debate of the UN General Assembly, during which he backed India in favour of a larger Security Council and urged for UNSC reform!

At the UN headquarters in this city earlier this week, Jaishankar also personally met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and briefed him on India's principled stance, which emphasises the halt of all hostilities and a return to discussion and diplomacy!