The call took place a day before Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, China.
BY PC Bureau
In a significant diplomatic engagement highlighting India’s commitment to global peace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 30, 2025. The call took place just a day before Modi’s scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin, China, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
“Thank you, President Zelensky, for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspects, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this direction,” PM Modi wrote on X.
During the conversation, Zelenskyy shared updates on the situation in Ukraine, underlining the urgency of achieving a peaceful resolution. He expressed appreciation for India’s consistent support and emphasized the importance of international backing in securing a ceasefire and restoring stability. Zelenskyy also affirmed Ukraine’s readiness to engage in dialogue with Russia, noting that the cessation of hostilities is essential for meaningful peace talks.
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Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s position advocating for a peaceful settlement of the conflict and reiterated the country’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at the earliest restoration of peace and stability in Ukraine.
Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this direction. @ZelenskyyUa
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 30, 2025
President Zelenskyy also spoke about Ukraine’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, including talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. “I spoke with Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi. I informed him about the talks with President Trump in Washington, with the participation of European leaders. It was a productive and important conversation, a shared vision among partners on how to achieve real peace. Ukraine reaffirmed its readiness for a meeting with the head of Russia,” Zelensky said.
He further criticized Russia’s ongoing attacks on civilians, noting the lack of signals for diplomacy. “Almost two weeks have passed, and during this time, when Russia should have been preparing for diplomacy, Moscow has given no positive signal—only carried out cynical strikes on civilian targets and killed dozens of our people,” Zelensky said.
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Zelensky thanked PM Modi for his condolences to the victims of recent attacks and praised India’s stance on peace, especially ahead of the SCO Summit. “We coordinated our positions ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The end of this war must begin with an immediate ceasefire, with the necessary silence. It is impossible to speak meaningfully about peace while our cities and communities are under constant fire,” he added.
