August 23, 2024: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India had not been “neutral or an indifferent bystander” during the Russia-Ukraine was and was always on the side of peace.

During an interaction with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, Modi reiterated India’s position that the conflict can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy.

He added that New Delhi is ready to make proactive contributions towards efforts for peace.

Later, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed details on the bilateral meeting between Modi and the Ukrainian president.

The minister said that both the leaders held discussions on war in Ukraine, trade, defence, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, economic issues and education.