Ukraine-Russia war: PM Modi's high-level meet amid ongoing Op Ganga to evacuate Indians

With evacuation of Indians from Ukraine underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.

The high-level meeting was attended by foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, among others. National Security Advisory Ajit Doval was also present.

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The meeting took place a day after India abstained from a vote on a draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council which condemned Russia's actions.

Subsequently, PM Modi had a phone conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who had briefed him about the situation, and also sought India's support at the UNSC.

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla also briefed the media about the ongoing evacuation effort labelled Operation Ganga.