Zelenskyy May Soon Visit India: Kyiv in Talks, Modi’s Invitation Stands
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In a significant diplomatic gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit India, according to Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk. While the precise date for the visit remains undecided, both nations are actively coordinating to finalize the details—an indication of strengthening India–Ukraine ties amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Polishchuk described the potential visit as “a great achievement” that underscores the deepening relationship between the two countries. He also praised India’s stance on the Russia–Ukraine conflict, noting that India has taken a position that is “not neutral,” signaling its preference for peace, diplomacy, and dialogue rather than strict non-alignment.
This diplomatic overture follows a “lengthy conversation” earlier this month (August 11, 2025) between Zelenskyy and PM Modi, where issues like the implications of continuing oil trade between India and Russia were discussed. Following this, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of an in-person meeting to further strengthen bilateral dialogue.
The planned visit—stemming from Modi’s invitation during his August 2024 trip to Kyiv, which Zelenskyy accepted—marks another step in India and Ukraine’s mutually beneficial engagement since 2023. As both sides continue negotiations, this visit could further solidify their cooperation in diplomacy, trade, and efforts toward peace in the region.
