Smoking peace pipe


Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Ukarine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which he reiterated India’s people-centric approach and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Prime Minister noted that India supports all efforts for an early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the parties. He added that India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution.

A PMO release said that the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen India-Ukraine partnership in various spheres. “While discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM reiterated India’s people-centric approach and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward,” the release said. President Zelenskyy appreciated India’s continued humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.

Modi also posted X about the meeting and said he conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for an early end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “Had a good conversation with President @ZelenskyyUa on strengthening the India-Ukraine partnership.