Indian PM invites Putin to direct talks with Zelensky 

US President Joe Biden discussed issues regarding Ukraine, including India's energy purchases from Russia, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual meeting on Monday, Report informs, citing Reuters.

"Recently, the news of the killings of innocent civilians in the city of Bucha was very worrying," Modi said during a brief portion of the meeting open to reporters. "We immediately condemned it and have asked for an independent probe."

Modi also said he had suggested in recent conversations with Russia that President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold direct talks.
"The president conveyed very clearly that it is not in their interest to increase India's energy imports from Russia," said White House spokesperson Jen Psaki.