Rajnath Singh cautions Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu against use of nuclear weapons in war

The war between Russia and Ukraine continues even after eight months. Meanwhile, both the countries are contacting different countries of the world at the diplomatic level. In this episode, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu had a telephonic conversation with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu that the Ukraine dispute should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and neither side should resort to the nuclear option. In a telephonic conversation, Shoigu briefed Rajnath Singh about the evolving situation in Ukraine, including his concerns about the potential for provocation by the use of a 'dirty bomb', the Defense Ministry said. The talks took place at the initiative of the Russian Defense Minister amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.

The Defense Ministry said Rajnath Singh reiterated India's stand on the need to follow the path of dialogue and diplomacy for an early resolution of the conflict. It said neither side should resort to the nuclear option because the possibility of using nuclear or radiological weapons is against the basic principles of humanity. It said that the two ministers discussed bilateral defense cooperation as well as the deteriorating situation in Ukraine.

In response to a major explosion on a bridge connecting Russia with Crimea nearly two weeks ago, Moscow has carried out retaliatory missile strikes targeting various cities in Ukraine. This has intensified hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia has targeted power plants in Ukraine, causing power and water crisis in various cities, including Kyiv. During this, drones made in Iran are also being used. Moscow blamed Kyiv for the explosion.

Due to heavy attacks by Russia, once again they have been forced to flee from Ukraine to other countries. On the other hand, the armies of Ukraine and Russia are facing each other in Donsk, Kherson and other areas. During this massive missile attacks are going on. The Indian Embassy in Ukraine has asked Indian citizens to leave the country at the earliest in view of the heavy attacks for the second time in a week.

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