India, Feb. 21 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the South African city of Johannesburg when they discussed the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Jaishankar said he also discussed India-Russia bilateral ties with the Russian leader.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM).

After the meeting, Jaishankar wrote on X: "Glad to meet FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia this evening in Johannesburg."

"Reviewed the continued progress of India-Russia bilateral cooperation," he said.

Jaishankar said: "Discussed recent developments pertaining to the Ukraine conflict, including his Riyadh meeting. Agreed to remain in touch."

The meeting occurred ...