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United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and stressed the importance of a strong collective response to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an official spokesperson said.
As per PTI report, Blinken spoke with Jaishankar to discuss Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a readout of the call on Thursday.
“Blinken stressed the importance of a strong collective response to condemn Russia’s invasion and call for an immediate withdrawal and ceasefire,” Price said.
The call between the two leaders happened soon after a White House news conference by President Joe Biden during which he said his administration is going to have consultations with India on the Ukrainian crisis.
In a tweet, Jaishankar said, “Appreciate the call from @SecBlinke. Discussed the ongoing developments in Ukraine and its implications.”
Appreciate the call from @SecBlinken.
Discussed the ongoing developments in Ukraine and its implications.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 24, 2022
