Modi Makes Key Remarks on Russia-Ukraine War

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday. During the discussion, Zelenskyy briefed Modi on the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. Modi reiterated India's readiness to support all efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict. He also reaffirmed India's position that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between India and Ukraine across various sectors.

The conversation assumes significance as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected to resume soon. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had earlier announced that peace negotiations aimed at ending the conflict would be held in Abu Dhabi on the 10th and 11th of this month under US mediation. Zelenskyy said Modi had repeatedly stressed that this was the right time to end the war and had conveyed the same message directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said the two leaders also discussed Russia's obstruction of grain exports through the Black Sea. He added that India was willing to mediate in establishing food corridors and stressed that the blockade of maritime routes was affecting the global economy and causing hardship to millions of people.