Modi and Zelenskyy Discuss Ukraine War and India’s Role

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the war in Ukraine and bilateral cooperation in a phone call on November 9, with Modi reiterating India’s readiness to support efforts toward a peaceful resolution. Neither side announced an agreed plan for India to take specific action.

Modi said in a post on X that the leaders reviewed cooperation between India and Ukraine and agreed to strengthen ties. He said Zelenskyy shared his perspectives on the conflict, its humanitarian effects and efforts to restore peace. Modi added that India remained committed to contributing to a peaceful resolution.

The Prime Minister’s Office said Modi restated India’s position that the conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and conveyed the country’s readiness to contribute to peace efforts. The leaders also discussed ways to expand cooperation across sectors, according to the office.

Zelenskyy described a possible role for India in addressing disruptions to grain exports. He said the leaders discussed Russia’s blocking of grain shipments through the Black Sea and that India was ready to mediate in establishing food corridors. His...