Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by telephone on Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, exchanging views on the ongoing conflict and reviewing ways to deepen India-Ukraine cooperation. The conversation marked another high-level contact between the two leaders as international efforts to address the war continue. President Zelenskyy briefed Prime Minister Modi on recent developments related to the conflict. In his response, Modi reaffirmed India’s consistent and human-centric approach to the situation.
He reiterated New Delhi’s longstanding position that the conflict can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, and he conveyed India’s readiness to contribute constructively to all efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful settlement.
The leaders also focused on practical measures to strengthen bilateral relations across various sectors. Discussions covered opportunities to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, with both sides emphasising initiatives that would benefit the peoples of India and Ukraine. The exchange reflected a shared interest in sustaining and broadening the partnership despite the challenges posed by the conflict.
India has maintained regular engagement with both Ukraine and Russia since the conflict began, repeatedly calling for an end to hostilities and a return to negotiations. New Delhi has provided humanitarian assistance to Ukraine while underscoring the importance of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity alongside the need for dialogue. Monday’s call aligns with this approach, combining support for a diplomatic resolution with a focus on concrete bilateral progress.
Officials familiar with the discussion noted that the conversation was constructive and forward-looking. No immediate breakthroughs on the conflict were announced, yet the call underscored continued communication at the highest level.
As the war persists, such interactions help keep channels open and allow India to restate its readiness to support peaceful outcomes while advancing its own strategic and economic ties with Kyiv.
The telephone conversation follows previous contacts between Modi and Zelenskyy and comes at a time when several countries continue to explore pathways toward de-escalation. Both leaders are expected to maintain contact as they pursue their respective priorities on the conflict and the bilateral relationship.