PM Modi speaks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy; both leaders discuss Russia conflict, peace efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, with both leaders discussing the recent developments and efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace in the ongoing European conflict. Agreeing to remain in touch, the leaders reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). 

Here are key highlights of the interaction between the Indian and Ukrainian leaders: 

• Reaffirming India’s consistent position for a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and support for efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace, PM Modi thanked President Zelenskyy and reiterated the nation's commitment to extend "all possible support in this regard".
• President Zelenskyy detailed various developments related to his country amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. "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 posted on microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) after the long call. 
• Both leaders reviewed progress in the bilateral partnership between India and Ukraine. 
• President Zelenskyy informed PM Modi about the Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages, including the previous day's "strike on the bus station in Zaporizhzhia, where dozens of people were injured in a deliberate Russian bombing of a regular urban facility". 

I had a long conversation with the Prime Minister of India @narendramodi. 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.

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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 11, 2025

• The Ukrainian president noted that the latest Russian attacks took place "when there is finally a diplomatic possibility to end the war".
• The development assumes significance as it comes days after US President Donald Trump's office revealed the American president's plans to meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska on August 15, aimed at establishing peace in the three-and-a-half-year-old conflict with Ukraine.

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• In a post on social media platform Truth Social, Trump wrote that the parties, including President Zelenskyy, were close to a ceasefire deal that could resolve the war.
• "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," added Zelenskyy on X. 
• He also said that he discussed the sanctions against Russia with PM Modi. "I noted that it is 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," wrote President Zelenskyy. 
• He also wrote that on the call, a plan to engage in a personal meeting in September during the UN General Assembly was agreed.