Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
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"Every day spent in war pushes humanity back, and every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm."
— Narendra Modi , Politician
"Now is not the time for war."
— Narendra Modi , Politician
"Thank you very much, prime minister. We are moving forward along this path."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
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BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
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