New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the phone, reaffirming India's readiness to contribute to efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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The conversation comes ahead of the proposed trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue.

During the conversation, Zelenskyy shared his assessment of the latest developments in the conflict. Modi reiterated India's position that the war should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, stressing the country's human-centric approach.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Modi conveyed India's readiness to contribute to all efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

The two leaders also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between India and Ukraine across various sectors for the mutual benefit of their people.

In a post on X after the conversation, Modi described the exchange as productive and said the two sides had agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties.

"I thanked President Zelenskyy for sharing his perspectives on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspects and various efforts to restore peace. Reiterated India's firm commitment to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution," he wrote.
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Zelenskyy highlights India's role in peace efforts

In his remarks following the conversation, Zelenskyy said Modi had repeatedly called for an end to the war.

"The Prime Minister has said more than once, including directly to the Russian leader, that now is the time to end the war, not to continue it," Zelenskyy said, according to Reuters.

The Ukrainian president also said India was ready to help mediate efforts to establish corridors for grain exports through the Black Sea, where shipping has been disrupted by Russian attacks.
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India maintains diplomatic engagement with Russia and Ukraine

India has continued to engage with Russia, Ukraine and the United States on possible ways to resolve the conflict and reduce its impact on civilian and economic activities.

Earlier, on October 31, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Modi had discussed the Ukraine conflict with Putin during meetings in New Delhi and Bishkek.

Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Jaishankar said India had also held discussions with officials from Russia and Ukraine, as well as with European countries and the United States.

He identified three key areas of India's diplomatic engagement: preventing attacks on civilian shipping and seafarers, restoring grain exports from Russia and Ukraine, and protecting energy infrastructure and fuel shipments.

Jaishankar said India had been coordinating with the US, which has its own peace mediation initiative, but declined to disclose details of the ongoing discussions.

In August, Zelenskyy had expressed hope that India would contribute to ending the war, appreciating New Delhi's commitment to peace and dialogue.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had also acknowledged Modi's efforts, saying in October that the Indian Prime Minister regularly raises the issue of ending the conflict during their meetings.

The latest conversation underlines India's continued diplomatic engagement with both sides as international efforts to find a peaceful resolution continue.