NEW DELHI: Igor Polikha, Ambassador of Ukraine to India has appealed to PM Narendra Modi to convince Putin to stop aggression on Ukraine as it is an attack against democracy.

"I don't know how many world leaders Putin may listen to but status of Modi ji makes me hopeful that in case of his strong voice, Putin at least should think over. We are expecting for much more favourable attitude of the Indian government. At the present moment, we're asking, pleading for support of India. In case of aggression of totalitarian regime against the democratic state, India should fully assume its global role. Modi ji is one of the most powerful and respected leaders in the world. I think that in this case, your Prime Minister can address Mr Putin.", said the ambassador.

There are about 20,000 Indians in Ukraine. All of them will be given a safe shelter. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a meeting to discuss the Ukraine conflict. The meeting will be attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that US President Joe Biden will not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and US will not go to war with Russia. They also said they would not send US troops to Ukraine.