New Delhi, March 16 -- John Abraham has expressed his admiration for Russia. Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Bollywood actor voiced his support for Vladimir Putin's country during an interview with Aaj Tak while promoting his new film The Diplomat.

John said, "I say this on record. I'm a huge fan of Russia. Of course, no one wants wars. I don't want people to die, whether from Russia or from Ukraine. Russia has been screaming for 30 years, 'NATO, please don't come here'. But, nobody was listening to them."

He also supported India's neutral stance on the war, praising the government's decision to continue purchasing Russian oil despite international pressure. John further said that no country should be allowed to dictate India's...