India Supports Peaceful Settlement of Ukraine Conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Modi expressed India's support for a peaceful settlement of the conflict, and both leaders discussed the humanitarian aspect of the war and efforts to restore peace and stability. Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to extend all possible support in this regard.

Key Takeaways:

  • Modi expressed India's full support for all efforts towards a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict.
  • Zelenskyy briefed Modi on his meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House on August 18 and informed him about the talks with President Trump.
  • India has been consistent in calling for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
  • Modi reiterated India's commitment to extend all possible support in achieving a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict.
  • The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, preparations for two-way visits, and the holding of a meeting of the joint intergovernmental commission.
  • Zelenskyy mentioned that India is ready to make the necessary efforts and deliver the appropriate signal to Russia and other leaders during the meetings on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Statistics:

  • The Ukraine conflict is ongoing with no immediate ceasefire in sight.
  • India has been consistently calling for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
  • PM Modi met with President Putin in Moscow in July last year, emphasizing the need for a peaceful solution.
  • PM Modi visited Kyiv in August of the same year, conveying to President Zelenskyy that Ukraine and Russia should sit together to end the war.
  • Zelenskyy has mentioned that he and Modi discussed the possibility of a meeting between Zelenskyy and the head of Russia.
  • Reports suggest that Zelenskyy may visit India soon.

Sources:

  • Zelenskyy's social media post on 'X'
  • Indian readout on Modi's conversation with Zelenskyy
  • Orissa TV article "India supports all efforts for peaceful settlement of Ukraine conflict: Modi"