PM Modi speaks to Zelenskyy; expresses India’s stand for peaceful resolution of Russian conflict

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and expressed India’s “consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict”. PM also expressed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine.

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.”

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.

“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.