Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the telephone on Monday and reiterated India's support for efforts to end the war with Russia through dialogue and diplomacy. Zelenskyy briefed PM Modi on the latest developments in the conflict, including its humanitarian impact, while the two leaders also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between their countries.
In a post on X, PM Modi described the conversation as productive and said the leaders had reviewed their wide-ranging bilateral cooperation.
"Glad to have had a productive telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy. We reviewed our wide-ranging bilateral cooperation and agreed to further strengthen India-Ukraine ties. I thanked President Zelenskyy for sharing his perspectives on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspects and various efforts to restore peace. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution," he said.
PM Modi reiterates India's position on Russia-Ukraine war
During the conversation, PM Modi reaffirmed India's readiness to contribute to efforts aimed at restoring peace. They also reviewed India-Ukraine relations and agreed to work towards expanding cooperation across different sectors.
PM Modi-Zelenskyy call ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks
The telephone conversation came ahead of scheduled talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11. The two-day negotiations are expected to focus on security guarantees and the conditions for a possible agreement to end the war.
Ukraine has called for an immediate ceasefire and guarantees against another Russian attack. Moscow, meanwhile, has sought territorial concessions and restrictions on Ukraine's military and security arrangements, demands that Kyiv has rejected. Fighting has continued as preparations for the talks move forward, with both sides carrying out drone and missile strikes.
India-Ukraine ties and previous meetings between Modi and Zelenskyy
India has remained in contact with both Moscow and Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. New Delhi has consistently called for a diplomatic settlement while maintaining relations with both countries.
PM Modi visited Kyiv in August 2024 for talks with Zelenskyy, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ukraine since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992. During the visit, the countries signed four agreements covering agriculture, medicines regulation, community development projects and cultural exchanges.
The leaders met again on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France in June 2026. Their discussions included ways to restore trade links affected by the war. PM Modi said both countries wanted bilateral trade to return to its pre-war level, and they also discussed opportunities for joint industrial projects.
In September 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Zelenskyy in Kyiv. According to the Ukrainian president's office, their discussions covered efforts to end the war, security issues and bilateral cooperation.
PM Modi and Zelenskyy had also spoken by telephone in August 2025. During that conversation, the Prime Minister expressed support for initiatives aimed at restoring peace, while the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation.
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