New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reiterated that India is not "neutral" on the Russia-Ukraine war, stressing that the country's stance is firmly aligned with the cause of peace.

Modi made the remarks during a joint briefing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in India for a two-day visit beginning Thursday.

"Whenever I had an interaction with world leaders in detailed discussions, I always said that India is not neutral. India has a side and that side is of peace. We support all efforts for peace and we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with all efforts for peace," Modi said.

According to The Indian Express, envoys from several European nations have urged New Delhi to use its influence with Moscow to ...