"India supports our peace efforts": Zelenskyy discussed sanctions against Russia with Modi
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Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:30:00 +0300

Zelenskyy said this in a Telegram post.The president of Ukraine informed the Indian prime minister about recent Russian attacks, including yesterday’s strike on a bus station in Zaporizhzhia, which injured dozens.Zelenskyy stressed that Moscow deliberately targets civilian sites even when there is a chance for a peaceful settlement, showing its intent to continue the occupation and killings.The president said: "It is important that India supports our peace efforts and shares the position that ‘everything concerning Ukraine must be resolved with the participation of Ukraine.’ Other formats will not bring results."The parties discussed sanctions against Russia in detail. Zelenskyy said it is necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, especially oil, to weaken its capacity to fund the war: "It is important that now every leader with real leverage over Russia sends the right signals to Moscow."The leaders agreed to meet in person in September during the UN General Assembly and to work on arranging mutual visits.Russian dictator Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 8 to discuss the war in Ukraine and the strategic partnership between their countries.
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