PM Modi and Putin Discuss Views on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed bilateral ties as well as the PM’s recent visit to Ukraine.

“Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnerships. Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict,” PM Modi posted on X

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Modi and Zelensky Pledge to Uphold International Law

PM Modi’s office in the joint India-Ukraine statement said both leaders reiterated their readiness for further cooperation in upholding principles of international law, including the UN Charter, such as respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. “They agreed on the desirability of closer bilateral dialogue in this regard,” the joint statement said.

Prime Minister Modi was in Russia in July, a month before his Ukraine visit, and held bilateral talks with President Putin. 

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Modi to Zelenskyy: Told Putin, “No Time for War”

Discussing peaceful resolutions to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM Modi assured President Zelenskyy that “India is ready to play an active role in every effort for peace”.

“Today I would like to discuss with you specifically the path to peace and progress. If I can personally contribute to this, I would like to do so. As a friend, I can assure you,” PM Modi said, stressing that both sides should sit together and find ways to come out of the crisis.

PM Modi further urged Zelenskyy to move towards the direction of achieving peace without wasting any time and that the “solution comes only through talks, dialogue, and diplomacy”.