Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict, diplomatic efforts to restore peace and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and Ukraine.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Zelenskyy shared his assessment of recent developments in the conflict. Modi reiterated India’s position that the crisis should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, reaffirming New Delhi’s readiness to contribute to efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement.
The two leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation across various sectors and agreed to strengthen ties for the mutual benefit of their countries.
In a post on X after the conversation, Modi described the exchange as productive and said they had reviewed their wide-ranging cooperation. He also referred to discussions on the humanitarian aspects of the conflict and efforts to restore peace, reiterating India’s commitment to supporting a peaceful resolution.
In his statement, Zelenskyy said he had briefed Modi on the latest diplomatic developments and that both sides were actively preparing for a meeting in Abu Dhabi. He highlighted Ukraine’s approach to diplomatic engagement and stressed the need for de-escalation.
Zelenskyy also referred to Modi’s earlier message that the time had come to end the war. The leaders discussed food security concerns, including restrictions on grain exports through the Black Sea, and India’s readiness to support efforts to establish food corridors.
Both sides agreed that their teams would remain in contact on these matters and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
The conversation comes amid continuing diplomatic efforts to address the conflict and its wider humanitarian and economic consequences. India has consistently called for dialogue and diplomacy while maintaining engagement with both sides.
