Informist, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talked over the phone Monday and discussed sanctions against Russia, among other things. Zelenskyy told Modi about Russia's attack on Ukraine at a time when "there is finally a diplomatic possibility to end the war", the Ukrainian president said in a post on social media platform X.

"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," Zelenskyy said. "It is important that every leader who has tangible leverage over Russia sends the corresponding signals to Moscow."

Zelenskyy and Modi's conversation took place days before US President Donald Trump meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine. The discussions between Putin and Trump, scheduled for Friday, could have implications for India, which is scheduled to face additional 25% tariff--along with the 25% reciprocal tariff--from the US as a penalty for buying crude oil from Russia. While the reciprocal tariff is already in effect, the penalty for trade with Russia will be effective from Aug. 27, leaving scope for trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington.

Modi reaffirmed India's position on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine. "India remains committed to making every possible contribution in this regard, as well as to further strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine," Modi said on X.

Zelenskyy said it is important that India supports Ukraine's peace efforts and shares the position that "everything concerning Ukraine must be decided with Ukraine's participation. Other formats will not deliver results," Zelenskyy said.

The two leaders also agreed to plan a personal meeting in September during the United Nations General Assembly. End

Reported by Shubham Rana

Edited by Akul Nishant Akhoury

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