Using its influence, India can intervene and stop the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, said foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Saturday, adding that New Delhi is not a mere audience to the war, but it is on the side of peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine and said it is significant that India remains committed to international law and supports Kyiv's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"When it comes to the Ukraine war: If there's another country out there that is willing to be helpful in terms of trying to end the war in Ukraine, we welcome that," US National Security Communications Advisor, John Kirby said.
Volodymr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on Friday spoke on the conflict between Israel and Gaza and said that the moment is very sensitive and emphasized that the war between Russia and Ukraine should not be compared to the crisis in the Middle East.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday expressed his belief that India could play a crucial role in resolving the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. He also noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his willingness that he is ready for a peaceful, and rightful en
Ahead of his visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India has always advocated for permanent peace in the region, adding that it believes in dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflict.
In an interview with ANI, he expressed happiness that PM Modi decided to visit Poland and combined this visit with a visit to Ukraine which he stressed is defending its borders against "unlawful aggression."
The newly appointed Ambassador of India to Ukraine, Ravi Shankar presented his letter of credence to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.
Moscow has accused Kyiv of carrying out barbarous attacks devoid of military purpose to 'terrorise' Russian civilians, after the Ukrainian forces made advancements in southern Russia recently.
On the reports of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that India, like any other government will make its position known at the right time, and through the right channel.