India ‘deeply concerned’ at escalation in Ukraine, ready to support efforts to ease tensions

Cars burn after Russian military strike, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in central Kyiv, Ukraine October 10, 2022. (Reuters)

• Russia fired cruise missiles at cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning
• Putin declared the strikes to be revenge for Ukrainian attacks including on a bridge to Crimea

MUMBAI: India is “deeply concerned” at the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, and willing to support all attempts at de-escalation, a spokesperson for the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday.
Russia fired cruise missiles at cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing civilians and knocking out power and heat, in what President Vladimir Putin declared to be revenge for Ukrainian attacks including on a bridge to Crimea.
“We reiterate that escalation of hostilities is in no one’s interest. We urge immediate cessation of hostilities and the urgent return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue,” foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a statement.