India, Dec. 2 -- Germany perceives President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India as a good opportunity for New Delhi to remind the Russian leader to stop the war in Ukraine and to discuss a strategy to end the fighting, German ambassador Philipp Ackermann has said.

During an exclusive interview, Ackermann also spoke about Germany's support for a closer defence and security partnership between India and the European Union (EU) ahead of a summit with the 27-member bloc in January, as well as growing security ties between New Delhi and Berlin, including the conclusion of a submarine deal.

Q. Europe, especially Germany and France, has been clear Russia is blocking efforts for a lasting peace in Ukraine. Russian President Putin is set t...