Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian, France, where the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, trade
ties and efforts to advance peace amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also present during the meeting.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) following the talks, PM Modi said India and Ukraine had been engaging extensively in recent times, with cooperation expanding across different sectors. The two leaders reviewed various aspects of bilateral ties and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation.
“We both agree that trade ties need to be restored to what they were in the pre-war time,” PM Modi said, referring to economic relations that have been disrupted by the war.
The Prime Minister also reiterated India’s position on the conflict, stating that India would “always be on the side of peace,” while placing “the values of humanity over everything else.”
Met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Evian. In recent times, India and Ukraine have been engaging extensively. This has been reflected in different areas of our cooperation. Our talks today were about reviewing different aspects of our cooperation. We both agree that trade ties… pic.twitter.com/z0CUKKw9Hj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2026
The meeting came as G7 leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, pledging additional military and economic assistance to Kyiv.
In a formal declaration issued at the summit, the Heads of State and Government of the G7 expressed “unwavering support” for Ukraine and praised the country’s resilience during the prolonged conflict.
“We, the Heads of State and Government of the G7, stand united in our unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” the statement said. The leaders also commended Ukraine and its citizens for their resilience and progress on the battlefield in recent months.
To bolster Ukraine’s defence capabilities, the G7 agreed to provide additional air defence systems, interceptors and long-range ammunition, while also granting licences aimed at increasing Ukraine’s domestic military production. The grouping further pledged support for Ukraine’s energy needs ahead of the winter season.
The leaders also agreed to intensify pressure on Moscow by strengthening sanctions targeting Russia’s oil and gas sectors.
The summit declaration additionally welcomed the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, with G7 leaders expressing hope that renewed diplomatic momentum could contribute to broader international stability, including efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
