The US welcomes any country willing to try to end the conflict in Ukraine. (Photo: Reuters)
The US welcomes any country willing to try to end the conflict in Ukraine, said John Kirby, the White House national security communications adviser.
He made the comments after being asked at a news conference on Wednesday about President Joe Biden’s phone call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his trip to Ukraine, ahead of his visit to Moscow, and whether he thought India could play a role in ending the war.
Kirby said: “Any nation that is willing to try to end this war and to do so in accordance with the prerogatives of President Zelenskyy, the prerogatives of the Ukrainian people and his plan for a just peace, we would certainly welcome it.”
Asked whether he thought India could play a role in bringing peace, the White House official said: “Well, we certainly hope so.”
In his appeal, Biden praised Modi for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian prime minister in decades, and for his message of peace and continued humanitarian support for Ukraine, including the energy sector.
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First publication: 05 Sep 2024 | 07:19 am IST