Biden speaks with Modi about Indian premier’s visit to Ukraine

The White House said it welcomed Modi’s engagement with Ukraine

President Joe Biden (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

President Joe Biden spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, days after the most prominent leader from a nation that maintains a neutral position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine visited Kyiv.

Mr Modi, in a post on X, said that he spoke to Mr Biden about “India’s full support for early return of peace and stability” in Ukraine. He said the leaders also discussed India’s concern about the safety of Hindus and other religious minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh after this month’s ouster of the country’s long-serving prime minister.