Zelenskyy Calls PM Modi to Discuss Oil Trade, Plans In-Person Meeting Soon

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said that he held a lengthy conversation with PM Modi.

The talks between the two leaders were confirmed by Press Information Bureau (PIB).

In a statement, PIB said: "Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, H.E. Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy. President Zelenskyy shared his views on the recent developments related to Ukraine."

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"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."

"The leaders also reviewed progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and discussed ways to further enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest."

According to Zelenskyy, he told the Japanese in a long conversation about bilateral collaboration on his social media platform X.

"A lengthy conversation with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. We discussed in detail all important issues regarding both bilateral cooperation and the overall diplomatic situation. I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his warm words of support for our people, " Zelenskyy said.

According to the Ukrainian President, he made PM Modi know about the invasion by Russians in its cities and villages.

"I informed him about the Russian attacks on our cities and villages, about yesterday's shelling of the bus station in Zaporizhzhia. Dozens of people were injured. A deliberate strike by Russian bombs on ordinary urban buildings. And this at a time when a diplomatic opportunity to end the war has finally appeared. Instead of demonstrating its readiness to cease fire, Russia only shows a desire to continue occupation and killings," the Ukrainian president added.

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Moreover, Zelenskyy is also reported to have told that he is scheduled to meet PM Modi in September.

"It is important that India supports our peaceful efforts and shares the position that "everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine's participation." Other formats will not yield results."

"We also talked in detail about sanctions against Russia. I noted that it is necessary to restrict the export of Russian energy resources, especially oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war. It is important that now every leader who has significant leverage over Russia sends appropriate signals to Moscow."

"We agreed to plan a personal meeting in September at the UN General Assembly and to work out an exchange of visits," Zelenskyy concluded.

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.

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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 11, 2025

PM Modi also confirmed the talks on his X account: "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."

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…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 11, 2025

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