Overview

• Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk said a precise date for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s India visit is under discussion.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Zelenskyy during his trip to Kyiv on August 23, 2024.
• Polishchuk linked the prospective visit to efforts to elevate ties toward a future India–Ukraine strategic partnership.
• The envoy urged India to play a more active role in pursuing peace with Russia, while praising Modi’s stance that India is not neutral and supports dialogue.
• The outreach follows recent peace diplomacy that included Zelenskyy’s talks with U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with further engagement expected around the UN General Assembly.