Guwahati, Sept. 4 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging India to play a stronger role in persuading Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine and to support efforts aimed at securing lasting peace.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ursula von der Leyen stated, "We warmly welcome India's continued engagement with President Zelenskyy. India has an important role to play in bringing Russia to end its war of aggression and helping create a path towards peace."

Calling the Ukraine conflict a threat that extends beyond Europe, she added, "This war carries global security consequences and undermines economic stability. So it is a risk to the entire world."

She stated that the war un...