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PM Modi Talks Peace with Zelenskiy Ahead of Putin Meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on August 30, 2025. During the call, Modi reiterated India’s support for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to restore stability.
Zelenskiy Welcomes Support
Zelenskiy briefed Modi on his recent discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. He described the call with Modi as “productive,” welcoming India’s voice in backing ceasefire efforts. Zelenskiy added that the timing was significant, given the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China.
Strategic Context
The conversation came just a day before Modi’s scheduled bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin during the SCO summit. Observers noted that the call highlighted India’s attempt to balance relations with both Ukraine and Russia while positioning itself as a mediator for peace.
