NEW DELHI: Top Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and the 2 leaders mentioned efforts to carry an early finish to the battle on Ukraine.The 2 leaders additionally reviewed and definitely assessed the development in bilateral cooperation in more than a few spaces, together with the India-France Strategic Partnership.“Had an excellent dialog with President Macron. We reviewed and definitely assessed the development in bilateral cooperation in more than a few spaces. Exchanged perspectives on world and regional problems, together with efforts for bringing an early finish to the battle in Ukraine. The India-France Strategic Partnership will proceed to play a key function in fostering world peace and steadiness,” PM Modi mentioned in a put up on X.The dialog comes at a time when the United States has put further price lists on India over its steady acquire of Russian oil, which the States claims, has been fueling Moscow’s offensive in opposition to Ukraine. In the meantime, India has defended its stance, calling it a market-driven determination.