Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy greeted India on its 79th Independence Day and expressed hope that the country would contribute to efforts aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.”
On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted, “… This week, we had a good, candid conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when I had an opportunity to personally convey my best wishes on this occasion… We hope that India will contribute to efforts aimed at ending the war, so that our freedom and sovereignty are truly secure. I am confident that the potential for mutually beneficial Ukraine–India cooperation lies ahead in science, technology, trade, and culture…”
On the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweets, "… This week, we had a good, candid conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when I had an opportunity to personally convey my best wishes on this occasion… We hope that… pic.twitter.com/8mltpES2zf
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2025
On August 11, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a detailed discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on key issues related to bilateral cooperation and the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for PM Modi’s warm words of support for the Ukrainian people, emphasising the importance of international solidarity during these challenging times.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the Ukrainian President said that the two leaders held discussions on wide-ranging topics.
Zelenskyy wrote on X, “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.”
“We agreed to plan a personal meeting in September during the UN General Assembly and to work on an exchange of visits,” he added.
This conversation comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the US and other countries exploring ways to end the conflict. India has maintained a balanced approach, advocating for peaceful resolution while also strengthening ties with both Russia and Ukraine.
