NEW DELHI: PM Modi congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin once more in a telephone dialog on Thursday for his “landslide” victory. Within a number of hours, he additionally spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and reiterated to each leaders India’s constant place for decision of the Russia-Ukraine battle by dialogue and diplomacy.
In his dialog with Zelensky, first between them this 12 months, Modi underlined India’s people-centric method, saying his govt will proceed to do every part inside its means to help a peaceable resolution of the battle.
Ukraine needs Indian students again, says Zelensky
Unlike China, India has not drawn up any peace plan, or made any particular provide to mediate, however has lengthy maintained will probably be comfortable to facilitate any worldwide peace effort. Zelensky expressed gratitude for India’s help for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, humanitarian help, and “active” participation in Peace Formula conferences, as he invited Modi to Ukraine and hoped India will attend the inaugural Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

Ukraine additionally needs to welcome Indian college students again to Ukrainian academic establishments, he mentioned.

According to an Indian readout, Modi highlighted that India helps all efforts for an early and peaceable decision of all points between the 2 international locations. Zelensky appreciated India’s continued humanitarian help for the folks of Ukraine and the leaders agreed to stay in contact. Ahead of a go to by Ukraine overseas minister to India later this month, in addition they mentioned methods to additional strengthen India-Ukraine partnership in numerous spheres.

The Modi-Zelensky talks befell at a time the Russian Black Sea has taken repeated hits from Ukrainian assaults. The chief of Zelensky’s workplace, Andriy Yermak, had briefed NSA Ajit Doval final week concerning the battle.

In his talks with Putin, the PM congratulated him on his re-election and conveyed his finest needs for “peace, progress and prosperity of friendly people of Russia”. Modi, who is expected to visit Russia later this year for Brics summit and a bilateral meeting, had earlier congratulated Putin on X. According to Russia, the leaders also discussed progress in “mutually helpful” commerce and vitality ties and the dedication to coordinate their actions with multilateral teams like Brics and SCO.

“The two leaders agreed to make concerted efforts towards further strengthening the Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries in the years to come. They also reviewed progress in various issues of bilateral cooperation, and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest,” mentioned the Indian govt, including Modi additionally reiterated India’s constant place in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the best way ahead.