New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing India’s “consistent position on the
need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict”. PM also highlighted India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine. About the conversation, Zelenskyy wrote that India’s support is vital for Ukraine’s inclusion in conflict resolution. He also highlighted the need to limit Russian import, particularly oil.
PM Modi wrote on X, “Glad to speak with President Zelenskyy and hear his perspectives on recent developments. I conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict. India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine.”
Glad to speak with President Zelenskyy and hear his perspectives on recent developments. I conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict. India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2025
Posting about the conversation, President Zelenskyy wrote that he informed the Indian Prime Minister about the Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages. “It is important that India supports our peace efforts and shares the position that everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine’s participation. Other formats will not deliver results,” he wrote.
I had a long conversation with the Prime Minister of India @narendramodi. We discussed in detail all important issues – both of our bilateral cooperation and the overall diplomatic situation. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his warm words of support for our people.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 11, 2025
‘Necessary to limit import of Russian oil’
“We also discussed in detail the sanctions against Russia. I noted that it is necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war. It is important that every leader who has tangible leverage over Russia sends the corresponding signals to Moscow,” Zelenskyy wrote.
The Ukrainian President also informed that both leaders have agreed to a personal meeting in September during the UN General Assembly and to work on an exchange of visits.
