Zelensky thanks India for commitment to ending Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked India for its commitment to ending the war with Russia during a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Kyiv on September 3, 2026. The meeting, which marked the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Ukraine, focused on deepening bilateral ties and finding a path to peace in the ongoing conflict. Zelensky stated in a social media post that the two leaders discussed important issues, including the situation in the Black Sea. "We are grateful to India for its commitment to ending this unjust war, Russia's war against Ukraine. This certainly must not be a time of war. Peace is needed. This is India's clear position," Zelensky wrote. He emphasized that Kyiv appreciates India's efforts and its position in favor of ending the war. Following the meeting, Jaishankar said his conversation with Zelensky centered on approaches to end the conflict and on bilateral cooperation. Earlier in the day, alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Jaishankar offered India's assistance, stating, "If India can be of any help, in any manner, we are there.