Overview

• Speaking to Fox News’ Bret Baier in New York, Zelenskyy said India is mostly aligned with Kyiv despite tensions over energy.
• He urged the European Union and President Trump to build stronger relations with New Delhi and explore energy options that suit India.
• He rejected the idea that India is funding Russia’s war through oil purchases, describing the energy issue as manageable.
• He said Iran will not side with Ukraine and noted that changing China’s position remains difficult due to its interests.
• His remarks came as U.S. tariff penalties on Indian imports of Russian crude remain a point of friction that India defends as serving its national interest.