Nashik, Oct. 31 -- The Simhastha Kumbh in Nashik has brought together two friends, from Russia and Ukraine respectively, which are currently at war with each other.

The two tourists told ANI that they were friends and that the war between the two nations did not affect their personal relations.

Ukrainian tourist said, "My name is Serge, I'm from Ukraine. just travelling around India and seeing this beautiful country. It's something interesting, very beautiful. I'm here with my friend; he's from Russia. We're travelling together. Between our countries, it's a bit of a problem, but we are here in India, so we don't have any problem."

His Russian friend did not comment on the politics of the war, but noted that they have been friends for ...