Overview

• In a post on X, Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Narendra Modi for Ukraine Independence Day greetings and said Ukraine counts on India’s contribution to ending the war.
• Zelenskyy framed stronger diplomacy as key to security from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, calling for decisions that advance a dignified and lasting peace.
• Modi, in a letter shared by Zelenskyy, recalled his Kyiv visit last year and said India remains committed to supporting sincere efforts for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.
• Ukraine’s ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk said a Zelenskyy trip to India is expected soon, with both governments working to finalise a date following Modi’s invitation.
• Kyiv views India’s ties with Moscow as valuable for political negotiations, though no formal mediation role or framework has been announced.