Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the phone. As per the statement issued by Zelensky, the Ukrainian president
called for India to support the peace effort to end the war. Zelenskyy's conversation with PM Modi comes just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin dialled the Indian Prime Minister and briefed him about the developments on Ukraine. India remains committed to making "every possible contribution" in the "early and peaceful resolution" of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Modi told the Ukrainian President. The two leaders also spoke about strengthening bilateral ties, PM Modi posted 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," PM Modi posted on X.
Meanwhile, posting about jhis conversation with PM Modi, Zelenskyy said, "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. I informed about the Russian attacks on our cities and villages, about yesterday’s strike on the bus station in Zaporizhzhia, where dozens of people were injured in a deliberate Russian bombing of a regular urban facility. And this is at a time when there is finally a diplomatic possibility to end the war. Instead of demonstrating readiness for a ceasefire, Russia is showing only its desire to continue the occupation and killings."
"It is important that India is supporting our peace efforts and shares the position that everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine’s participation. Other formats will not deliver results. We also discussed in detail the sanctions against Russia," he wrote.
"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. We agreed to plan a personal meeting in September during the UN General Assembly and to work on an exchange of visits," he added.
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with PM Modi. The two leaders had exchanged views on key bilateral issues, including cooperation in trade, economy and investment, the Kremlin said. Putin also briefed Modi about the developments on Ukraine following his talks with the US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff and the forthcoming US-Russia summit.
During the conversation, PM Modi thanked President Putin for the information and confirmed India's "unwavering stance in favour of settling the situation surrounding Ukraine via political and diplomatic means," it added.
