India backs Russia's 'legitimate security concerns'

• Amid heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions, India on Thursday said "quiet and constructive diplomacy" is the need of the hour and it has been in touch with all concerned parties, as New Delhi underlined that the well-being of over 20,000 Indian nationals in Ukraine is its top priority. Speaking at a crucial UN Security Council meeting on the Ukraine situation under Russia's Presidency of the 15-nation Council, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said New Delhi's interest is in finding a solution that provides for “immediate de-escalation of tensions”. Watch full video.