Modi, India's leader, phones Zelensky, urging an immediate halt to Ukraine's ongoing conflict
India Advocates for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine Conflict
India, a country known for its longstanding ties with Moscow, has been actively involved in advocating for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to an "early and peaceful" end to the war after a telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, August 11.
The conversation between Modi and Zelensky likely discussed the ongoing Ukraine conflict. According to reports, Modi conveyed India's consistent position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
The conversation came before a planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday. Modi had a call with Putin last week during which he also urged a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. The conversation between Modi and Putin was also likely to discuss the Ukraine conflict.
India positions itself as a potential intermediary in the Ukraine conflict. The planned summit between Putin and Trump is aimed at trying to resolve the three-year conflict in Ukraine. The summit is a notable event in international diplomacy, and India's role in the end of the Ukraine war is focused on advocating a peaceful resolution of the conflict while maintaining close diplomatic communication with Russia and balancing its own strategic and economic interests.
Economically, India has continued to import significant amounts of discounted Russian crude oil despite Western sanctions. This has led to tensions with the United States, with the US accusing India of profiteering from Russian oil by refining and reselling it, undermining Western sanctions on Russia’s energy sector, and imposing tariffs on Indian goods in response. Consequently, India’s stance and actions reflect a balancing act between its energy needs, economic interests, and geopolitical alignments.
Experts suggest that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine would also ease the diplomatic and economic pressure on India, particularly regarding US sanctions related to Russian oil imports. However, India has stated that the economic difficulties due to energy costs are a major concern for its population of 1.4 billion and has criticized Western countries for what it considers unfair energy tariffs.
In a social media post, Modi expressed India's commitment to making every possible contribution towards resolving the Ukraine conflict. The post underscores India's commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine.
In summary, India's position is one of promoting peaceful talks, supporting diplomatic channels, and protecting its energy security and economic interests, while managing complex relations with both Russia and the US amid the Ukraine conflict.
The ongoing conversation surrounding the Ukraine conflict includes discussions between India and both Ukrainian and Russian leaders. India, while maintaining close diplomatic ties with Russia, has consistently advocated for a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine. This stance is a reflection of India's aim to strengthen bilateral ties with Ukraine while balancing its strategic and economic interests.
