New Delhi, Aug 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy today and conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful
solution of the conflict.
The Prime Minister wrote on X ‘’Glad to speak with President Zelenskyy and hear his perspectives on recent developments. I conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict.’’
The Prime Minister said India remains committed to making every possible contribution for peaceful resolution of the conflict and to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy said on X that he had a ‘’long conversation with the Prime Minister of India.’’
‘’We discussed in detail all important issues – both of our bilateral cooperation and the overall diplomatic situation. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his warm words of support for our people,’’ the Ukrainian President said.
He said he informed Prime Minister Modi about the Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages, about yesterday’s strike on the bus station in Zaporizhzhia, where dozens of people were injured in ”deliberate” Russian bombing of a regular urban facility. And this is at a time when there is finally a diplomatic possibility to end the war.’’
He said that instead of demonstrating readiness for a ceasefire, Russia is showing only its desire to continue the occupation and killings.
‘’It is important that India is supporting our peace efforts and shares the position that everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine’s participation. Other formats will not deliver results.”
President Zelenskyy said it was necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war. It is important that every leader who has tangible leverage over Russia sends the corresponding signals to Moscow.
He said they both had agreed to plan a personal meeting in September during the UN General Assembly and work on an exchange of visits.
