Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Monday said that the two warring sides, Russia and Ukraine, should demonstrate sincerity and transparency in their efforts to achieve a ceasefire, as a mediator can only help towards a peaceful resolution, ahead of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Dova
Ukraine's Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, said on Monday that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may visit India by the end of the year following an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi but the dates of the visit will be decided according to mutual convenience
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday and discussed reconstruction of Ukraine's energy system. She later said that India can play a role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Discussions between the leaders will include continuing robust support to Ukraine in its defence against "Russian aggression" and securing a hostage release and a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.
"I think eventually this conflict will be decided at a negotiation table but when that point comes it is hard to predict still," Austin said after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on September 6.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the inaugural Joint Commanders' Conference (JCC) in Lucknow on Thursday, emphasising the need for jointness and integration among the three services for future challenges.
Putin said a preliminary agreement reached between negotiators of Russia, and Ukraine during the talks held in Istanbul, which was never implemented, could serve as the basis for talks.
Para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji on Thursday arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital after her bronze medal triumph at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.
India's defence exports have surged from Rs 15 billion in 2017 to Rs 210 billion in 2024, registering a CAGR of 46 per cent, highlighted a report on 'Defence Conference 3.0' by Antique Stock Broking.
"Any nation that can help to end this war and do so in keeping President Zelenskyy's prerogative, the Ukrainian people's prerogative, his plans to adjust peace--we would certainly welcome a role like that," the White House said