New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over the deteriorating situation and humanitarian crisis in war-hit Ukraine. He spoke with the President of European Council, Charles Michel on Tuesday evening and he reiterates India’s appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue.

PM @narendramodi speaks to Charles Michel, President of European Council and expressed anguish over the deteriorating situation and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. He reiterated India’s appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue #UkraineCrisis @eucopresident pic.twitter.com/FxquzPmVbW

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Modi stressed that the contemporary global order is anchored on international law, UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of all the nations. He also stressed upon the importance of ensuring free and uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of people. He spoke about the efforts being made by India to send urgent relief supplies, including medicines to Ukraine.