Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked PM Modi for his wishes on Ukraine's Independence Day. He stated that he has full faith in India's efforts to end the war and restore peace.
India-ukraine: Amidst the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed confidence in India's role. Zelenskyy thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that India can play an important role in restoring peace.
Zelenskyy's reaction to PM Modi's message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings to Ukraine on its Independence Day. In response, Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for PM Modi's message on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He said that India has always played a positive role in promoting peace and dialogue.
The ongoing war in Ukraine and India's position
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several months. This war has affected not only Europe but also the economy and security of the entire world. India has always appealed to both countries to follow the path of peace and dialogue. India has adopted a balanced approach to this war so far. India has continued to buy oil from Russia but has also appealed for peace restoration on international forums.
Zelenskyy expresses confidence in India's role
Zelenskyy said that the whole world wants this war to end soon. He expressed confidence that India's contribution will be important in this direction.
Zelenskyy said,
“We count on India's participation in the implementation of the Peace Formula. Every step towards strengthening diplomacy brings us closer to peace.”
PM Modi's message to Ukraine
In his message on Ukraine's Independence Day, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to the people of Ukraine. He said that India has always been a supporter of peace and stability and will continue to be so. Recalling his visit to Kyiv last year, PM Modi said that India always wants a solution to problems through dialogue and diplomacy.
Growing global concern amidst the war
The Russia-Ukraine war has had a profound impact on the global economy, leading to an energy crisis, inflation, and a direct impact on supply chains. In such a situation, the role of a large economy and neutral country like India becomes even more important.
India is not only connected to Russia in buying oil, but it also has old relations with Ukraine. This is the reason why India can open the way for dialogue between both sides.
Trump's tariff issue
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump had warned of imposing tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. In such a situation, India has to strike a balance between its energy needs and diplomatic relations.
