Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stated that India supports Ukrainian peace efforts and shares the position that "everything concerning Ukraine must be resolved with Ukraine's participation." The parties also discussed sanctions against Russia, the Head of State reported, according to UNN.
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"A long conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We discussed in detail all important issues of both bilateral cooperation and the diplomatic situation in general. I am grateful to Mr. Prime Minister for his warm words of support for our people," Zelenskyy wrote.
Zelenskyy informed Modi about Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages, and about yesterday's shelling of a bus station in Zaporizhzhia.
"Dozens of people were injured. A deliberate strike by Russian bombs on ordinary urban development. And this at a time when a diplomatic opportunity to end the war has finally emerged," Zelenskyy noted.
The President emphasized that instead of demonstrating its readiness for a ceasefire, Russia only shows a desire to continue the occupation and killings.
It is important that India supports our peace efforts and shares the position that "everything concerning Ukraine must be resolved with Ukraine's participation." Other formats will not yield results
"We also discussed in detail sanctions against Russia. I noted that it is necessary to limit the export of Russian energy resources, particularly oil, to reduce its potential and ability to finance the continuation of this war. It is important that every leader who has significant leverage over Russia sends appropriate signals to Moscow now," the President noted.
In addition, according to Zelenskyy, he and Modi agreed to schedule a personal meeting in September at the UN General Assembly and to work out an exchange of visits.
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