In call with Zelenskyy, PM Modi seeks ‘peaceful settlement’ of Ukraine-Russia conflict

Continuing international consultations on the crisis in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (August 11, 2025) spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The telephonic conversation, which came two days after Mr. Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saw him emphasising India’s call for a “peaceful settlement” of the conflict.

“Prime Minister thanked President Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India’s steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to extend all possible support in this regard,” a statement from the government said.

In a statement, President Zelenskyy referred to the upcoming summit meeting in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mr. Putin and said that “everything” regarding Ukraine must be decided with “Ukraine’s participation”. He acknowledged India “supporting our peace efforts” but pitched for the need to stop Russia’s energy export and use “tangible leverage” to send “corresponding signals to Moscow”.

The two leaders reviewed the spectrum of bilateral relationship during the conversation. In a message on X, Mr. Modi said, “India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine.”

Mr. Zelenskyy said that he updated Prime Minister Modi about the Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. “It is important that India is supporting our peace efforts and shares the position that everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine’s participation. Other formats will not deliver results,” he said.

The Ukraine leader said that he planned a personal meeting with Prime Minister Modi in September during the UN General Assembly in New York.

India on Saturday welcomed the August 15 summit in Alaska between President Trump and President Putin with the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs saying that the summit holds the “promise” of ending the conflict in Ukraine that has raged for more than three years.