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United News of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
PM Modi hopes Ukraine has a future marked by peace, progress and prosperity
New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hoped that Ukraine has a future marked by peace, progress and prosperity. In a message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the Prime Minister said he deeply values the joint commitment to forging even closer ties between India and Ukraine. ''We earnestly wish our friends in Ukraine a future marked by peace, progress and prosperity,'' Prime Minister Modi said while replying to the congratulatory message sent by the Ukrainian President on India's 79th Independence Day. Earlier the Ukrainian President had in his congratulatory message expressed the hope that India will contribute to the efforts aimed at ending the war so that the freedom and sovereignty of Ukrainians are truly secure. He expressed confidence that the potential for mutually-beneficial India-Ukraine cooperation in science, technology, trade and culture lies ahead. Referring to his telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Modi before the Alaska Summit President Zelenskyy said they had a ''good, candid conversation'' when he had the opportunity to personally convey his best wishes on the occasion. He said both nations share the experience of standing up for freedom and dignity as well as the pursuit of peace and development. ''We hope India will contribute to efforts aimed at ending the war, so that our freedom and sovereignty are truly secure,'' he added. UNI RB 1905
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi reaffirms support for peace in call with Zelenskyy, backs Trump-Putin summit
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed India's steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict when he held a conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who shared his views on the recent developments related to Ukraine."Prime Minister thanked President Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India's steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. PM reiterated India's commitment to extend all possible support in this regard," according to an MEA readout after the telephone leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest, according to the a social media post, Zelenskyy complimented Modi's support to the peace efforts but said that it was necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this conversation comes after India endorsed the August 15 Alaska Summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and suggested that it supported such Saturday night, the ministry of external affairs issued a statement endorsing the Trump-Putin summit and suggested that it is ready to support these efforts. "This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on several occasions, 'This is not an era of war'," a ministry of external affairs spokesperson said in a Friday, Modi held a detailed conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including on the latest developments concerning Ukraine and reiterated India's consistent position for peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Business Standard
11-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Zelenskyy urges PM Modi to limit Russian energy exports, especially oil
In a telephone conversation on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi his views on recent developments related to Ukraine, and said it was necessary to 'limit the export of Russian energy', particularly oil. Modi's talk with Zelenskyy followed his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, in which the two agreed to deepen bilateral ties. The Modi-Putin conversation came two days after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to impose a 25 per cent penalty on India for its purchase of Russian crude oil. Putin and Trump are set to meet at a summit in Alaska on August 15, a meeting India has welcomed. 'This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace,' India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. 'As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on several occasions, 'This is not an era of war',' it said. India, therefore, endorses the upcoming summit meeting and stands ready to support these efforts, the MEA added. ALSO READ: PSBs log 10.6% profit growth in Q1 FY26 on treasury gains, lower provisions In his conversation with Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister reaffirmed India's steadfast and consistent position in favour of a peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace. 'The PM reiterated India's commitment to extend all possible support in this regard,' the MEA said. The leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They agreed to remain in touch, the MEA added. Zelenskyy said he discussed 'in detail' important issues with Modi, including 'bilateral cooperation and the overall diplomatic situation'. 'I am grateful to the prime minister for his warm words of support for our people,' he said. He also stressed the need to 'limit the export of Russian energy', particularly oil. 'We also discussed in detail the sanctions against Russia. I noted that it is necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war,' he said. 'It is important that every leader who has tangible leverage over Russia sends the corresponding signals to Moscow.' The Ukrainian President added, 'It is important that India is supporting our peace efforts and shares the position that everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine's participation. Other formats will not deliver results.' 'Glad to speak with President Zelenskyy and hear his perspectives on recent developments. I conveyed India's consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict,' Modi said. 'India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine,' he said in a social media post. On Friday, Putin had briefed Modi on the latest developments concerning Ukraine, and the Prime Minister had reiterated India's consistent position for a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Mint
11-08-2025
- Business
- Mint
Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for limiting Russian oil purchases in conversation with Modi
New Delhi: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India's position for a peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at restoring peace at the earliest. Zelenskyy, however, raised the issue of how Russian energy exports are helping Moscow to keep the war going. 'We also discussed in detail the sanctions against Russia. I noted that it is necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war. It is important that every leader who has tangible leverage over Russia sends the corresponding signals to Moscow," Zelenskyy said in a post on X. India and the US are already at loggerheads over the import of Russian oil. US President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on India for buying Russian energy, taking the total duty to 50%. The additional tariffs are aimed at cutting Russia's oil revenues and forcing it into a ceasefire. The new rate will come into effect on 27 August. India, however, has maintained that its imports are based on market factors along with the objective of ensuring energy security. In a statement on 6 August, the ministry of external affairs described the tariffs as 'unfair, unjustified and unreasonable". Russia has emerged as the top oil supplier to India since the West barred the procurement of Russian energy in 2022, prompting Moscow to offer deep discounts. Russian oil now comprises about 36% of India's total oil imports compared to 2.5% before the start of the war in February 2022. On 2 August, Mint reported that India continues to buy oil from Russia notwithstanding the punishing penalty. Meanwhile, Zelenksyy also said: "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." In a post on X, prime minister Modi said: 'Glad to speak with President Zelenskyy and hear his perspectives on recent developments. I conveyed India's consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict. India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine." An official statement from the Prime Minister's Office said that President Zelenskyy shared his views on recent developments in Ukraine. "Prime Minister thanked President Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India's steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. PM reiterated India's commitment to extend all possible support in this regard," said the statement. During the conversation, they also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest and agreed to remain in touch.
Hans India
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
In call with Zelensky, PM Modi reaffirms India's position for peaceful settlement of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, reiterating India's steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the ongoing conflict in the region and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. During the telephonic conversation, Zelensky shared views regarding recent developments related to Ukraine. The two leaders reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest. "Prime Minister thanked President Zelensky and reaffirmed India's steadfast and consistent position for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace. PM reiterated India's commitment to extend all possible support in this regard," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated after the phone call. The significant conversation took place before this week's much-awaited meeting between the US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska. "Glad to speak with President Zelensky and hear his perspectives on recent developments. I conveyed India's consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict. India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine," PM Modi posted on X. As the two leaders agreed to remain in touch, Zelensky also shared details about his conversation with the Indian PM, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his "warm words of support" for the people of Ukraine. "I had a long conversation with the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. 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. I informed about the Russian attacks on our cities and villages, about yesterday's strike on the bus station in Zaporizhzhia, where dozens of people were injured in a deliberate Russian bombing of a regular urban facility. And this is at a time when there is finally a diplomatic possibility to end the war. Instead of demonstrating readiness for a ceasefire, Russia is showing only its desire to continue the occupation and killings," Zelensky posted on X. The Ukrainian President said that he and PM Modi agreed to plan a personal meeting in September during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and work on exchange of visits. "It is important that India is supporting our peace efforts and shares the position that everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine's participation. Other formats will not deliver results. We also discussed in detail the sanctions against Russia. I noted that it is necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war. It is important that every leader who has tangible leverage over Russia sends the corresponding signals to Moscow. We agreed to plan a personal meeting in September during the UN General Assembly and to work on an exchange of visits," he stated. On Saturday, India welcomed the forthcoming summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin that is scheduled to take place in Alaska on August 15. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "India welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on 15th August 2025. This meeting holds the promise of bringing to an end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and opening up the prospects for peace. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said on several occasions, 'This is not an era of war'. "India, therefore, endorses the upcoming Summit meeting and stands ready to support these efforts," he added.
