India Offers Support for Peaceful Resolution of Ukraine Conflict

As tensions in Ukraine continue to escalate, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed India's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict. In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi reiterated India's support for dialogue and diplomacy as the only options for resolving the conflict. This stance is in line with Modi's previous statements on the issue, including a conversation with US President Donald Trump, where he expressed support for Trump's initiatives to end the war.

Key Takeaways:

  • India stands ready to make all possible contributions towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict, as stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
  • Modi has spoken to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on several occasions since last year, reiterating India's backing for efforts to end the hostilities in Ukraine.
  • India's stated position is that dialogue and diplomacy are the only options for a peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine, as emphasized by Modi in his conversations with world leaders.
  • Modi expressed support for US President Donald Trump's initiatives "towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict," during their phone call on Tuesday.
  • The Indian Prime Minister also reiterated his commitment to reviewing India-Russia relations, which were discussed in the phone call with Putin.

Statistics:

  • India has met and spoken to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on several occasions since last year.
  • The situation in Ukraine also figured in two phone conversations between Modi and Putin in August.
  • Modi expressed support for "Trump's initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict" during their phone call on Tuesday.
  • India is committed to concluding negotiations for an India-EU free trade agreement "before the end of the year," as per a readout from the Indian side.

Sources:

  • "India stands ready for peaceful resolution of Ukraine conflict: Modi to Putin".

+ Hindustan Times, September 17, 2022.