Ahead of peace talks, Zelenskyy seeks PM Modi's help on ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict ahead of upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The discussion focused on India's potential role in mediating peace and ensuring food and energy security, particularly regarding Black Sea shipping corridors.
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This highlights India's evolving role as a diplomatic mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war and the strategic importance of securing global supply chains for grain and energy.
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Abu Dhabi peace talks, PM Narendra Modi and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke Monday, with the latter briefing PM about the latest developments related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Modi conveying India's "firm commitment" to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution of the war.The conversation took place a day before the trilateral peace dialogue involving Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi, and amid renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Ahead of the talks, where India's recent peace proposals are likely to be discussed too, India remained engaged with both sides on diplomatic initiatives as foreign minister S Jaishankar too spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
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