Putin thanks PM Modi, Trump for 'noble mission' to resolve Ukraine conflict

By our Special Correspondent

In his first comments on the US's 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Donald Trump and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, among other world leaders, for their "noble mission" to resolve the conflict. Speaking at a joint press briefing with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin said he is "grateful" to all the leaders for their efforts towards the goal.