Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke over a phone call to discuss the war in Ukraine with Russia, possible peace efforts, and their countries’ bilateral ties, both leaders said on X.
Zelenskyy said they discussed “all important issues” of cooperation and the wider diplomatic situation. “I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his warm words of support for our people,” he wrote.
He said he briefed PM Modi on recent Russian attacks, including “yesterday’s strike on the bus station in Zaporizhzhia, where dozens of people were injured in a deliberate Russian bombing of a regular urban facility.”
I had a long conversation with the Prime Minister of India @narendramodi. We discussed in detail all important issues – both of our bilateral cooperation and the overall diplomatic situation. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his warm words of support for our people.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 11, 2025
Zelenskyy added, “Instead of demonstrating readiness for a ceasefire, Russia is showing only its desire to continue the occupation and killings.”
Zelenskyy, 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 also said they discussed sanctions, stressing “the need to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war.”
PM Modi, in his own X post, said he was “glad to speak with President Zelenskyy and hear his perspectives on recent developments.” He added, “I conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict. India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine.”
Glad to speak with President Zelenskyy and hear his perspectives on recent developments. I conveyed India’s consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict. India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2025
The two leaders agreed to meet in person during the UN General Assembly in September and to work on an exchange of visits.
