Ukrainian Prez Zelensky thanks PM Modi for his Independence Day greetings

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday thanked PM Modi for his warm greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day. And said Kyiv was counting on “India’s contribution to ending the war with Russia”.
Zelensky, in a social media post, said Ukraine appreciates India’s dedication to “peace and dialogue”.
“Now, as the entire world strives to end this horrible war with dignity and lasting peace, we count on India’s contribution,” Zelensky added.
Further adding that every decision that strengthens diplomacy leads to better security not only in Europe, but also in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
PM Modi had wished the people of Ukraine a future marked by peace and progress as he thanked Zelensky for his Independence Day wishes.
Wishing India on its Independence Day Zelensky said he hoped New Delhi would contribute to efforts aimed at ending the war with Russia.

Taking to his X, PM Modi said “Thank you President Zelensky for your warm greetings. I deeply value the joint commitment to forging even closer ties between India and Ukraine. We earnestly wish our friends in Ukraine a future marked by peace, progress and prosperity.”

Zelensky on Tuesday posted a letter he received from Prime Minister Modi on August 24, which thanked the Ukrainian president for his “thoughtful message” and “kind wishes” on India’s Independence Day.
Recalling his visit to Kyiv in August last year, PM Modi said he looked forward to strengthening “our mutually beneficial cooperation”.
He wrote I also take this opportunity to extend my greetings to you and the people of Ukraine on the occasion of Independence Day. I warmly recall my visit to Kyiv in August last year, and note the progress in the India-Ukraine bilateral relations since then. I look forward to working with you to further strengthen our mutually beneficial cooperation.

PM Modi further went on to add that India has always stood on the side of peace and remains committed to “extending all possible support for sincere efforts seeking an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy”.
The Ukrainian leader’s comments come amid the looming August 27 deadline for the 50 per cent “punitive tariffs” imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for buying Russian crude oil.

News Edit KV Raman