PM Modi and Ukrainian President Discuss Conflict and Bilateral Ties

UPDATE - follow-up to PM Modi speaks to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Kyiv-Moscow conflict, bilateral relations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, November 9, 2026. The leaders talked about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and ways to improve bilateral relations between Delhi and Kyiv. During the call, President Zelenskyy shared his views on recent events in the conflict. Prime Minister Modi stated that India follows a human-centric approach. He repeated India's steady stand that dialogue and diplomacy are the only ways to solve the conflict. Furthermore, he stated that India is ready to help in all efforts for a peaceful resolution. The two leaders also talked about steps to boost cooperation between India and Ukraine across different sectors.

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India has consistently maintained a neutral diplomatic stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging both nations to choose peace talks over violence. High-level diplomatic contacts help keep communication channels open as the international community seeks ways to end the ongoing war.