The Prime Minister of India is scheduled to pay a visit to Ukraine.
A number of weeks after meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to journey to Ukraine – his initial visit since the onset of Russia's invasion. At 73 years old, he'll set off for Ukraine on Friday, following a two-day trip to Poland, as reported by India's foreign ministry. Kyiv's presidential office also verified the trip.
Discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding mutual and cooperative ventures are anticipated, with several accords anticipated to be inked. Further details were not disclosed by the presidential office.
India maintains an unbiased stance towards Russia's invasion, does not endorse Western sanctions against Moscow, and continues to advocate for a resolution through dialogue. The nation boasts favorable relations with both the West and Russia, and has upped its low-cost oil imports from Russia since the war began. India is also heavily reliant on Russia for its military hardware, though the South Asian nation is attempting to lessen this reliance.
Modi touched down in Moscow as recently as July - also his first visit since the invasion commencement. The journey occurred shortly after his re-election as prime minister, which Russian media viewed as a demonstration of respect for relations with Russia. Photos of their meeting, during which Modi and Putin shared an embrace, circulated widely. Zelenskyy criticized the visit at the time.
During his visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi is expected to address the ongoing War in Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Despite India's neutral stance towards the invasion, the country continues to maintain trade relationships, including increased oil imports and reliance on military hardware from Russia.
