U.S. President Joe Biden held a video call, on Thursday, with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan, Known as the Quad, to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The White House stated that the meeting came as the U.S. and Western allies have taken steps to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin and his economy after Russia's war against Ukraine.
Moreover, the White House affirmed that the Quad leaders agreed to meet in person in Tokyo in the coming months.
The Biden administration aims to strengthen the alliance between the Quad countries in response to China’s influence in Asia.
Biden made a note of India's abstention on Wednesday, pointing out that most global allies were united against Russia. "Putin is now isolated from the world more than ever," he said.
In December, India and Russia agreed to extend military-technical cooperation for another decade, a step that boost their close defense ties.
"The Quad leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and assessed its broader implications," the statement read. "They agreed to stand up a new humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mechanism which will enable the Quad to meet future humanitarian challenges in the Indo-Pacific and provide a channel for communication as they each address and respond to the crisis in Ukraine."
The statement didn't indicate India's position on the U.N. resolution.
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