Russia Says PM Modi, Xi Jinping Offered Putin Their 'Good Offices' To Help End Ukraine War

Russia has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping offered their services to help resolve the Ukraine war during their contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Putin welcomed their readiness to help find a solution. Peskov said Modi and Xi took a keen interest in the Ukraine settlement and offered their good offices. Putin also gave them detailed information about the situation. The development comes amid US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Modi and Putin also discussed bilateral trade, the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030, infrastructure, energy, technology, defence and culture. Modi has repeatedly called for an early, peaceful resolution, saying the path of peace is the message of Gandhi and Buddha.