U.K. Prime Minister Johnson Will Not 'Lecture' India About Ties With Russia

Boris Johnson, left, and  (L) and Narendra Modi — Boris Johnson, left, and (L) and Narendra Modi
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By THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (David Hughes, PA Political Editor)

April 19, 2022 at 12:29 PM UTC

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Boris Johnson will use a visit to India this week to encourage Narendra Modi to loosen ties with Vladimir Putin's Russia.

The Prime Minister will not seek to "lecture" his Indian counterpart, despite concerns within Government that Mr Modi has not been strong enough in condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine.