Ukraine was formed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, since then no Indian Prime Minister has visited Ukraine, but Prime Minister Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Ukraine. During this, he also proposed to play an active role in stopping the war. He bluntly told Zelensky to stop the war and talk to Putin. In fact, PM Modi and President Zelensky met on Friday at the Mariinsky Palace, the official residence of the President of Ukraine. After this meeting, PM Modi said that the horror of war is saddening. War is devastating for children.
However, after meeting PM Modi, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that we want India to come to our side to end the war and not take any balancing step. He said that if India does not buy oil from Russia, it will end the Russian war.
Let us tell you that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kiev, everyone’s eyes were on what message he gives to Zelensky? What suggestion does he give for peace, which will give relief to the world, whatever Prime Minister Modi did in Kiev, whatever he said has now become a global headline.
The way PM Modi put his hand on Zelensky’s shoulder and assured him of ending the war has now become a famous picture. Putting it in a straightforward manner is the Prime Minister’s style, that is why when PM Modi sat in front of Zelensky in Kiev two and a half years after the Russia-Ukraine war, he bluntly advised him to talk about peace without wasting time. He said that the way to a solution comes only through talks, through dialogue-diplomacy. And we should move forward in this direction without wasting time.
Before saying this to Zelensky, Prime Minister Modi also assured him of help in getting out of this trouble. Prime Minister Modi was given a warm welcome on reaching Kiev. In the picture of the reception that came out, it was clearly seen that Zelensky welcomed Prime Minister Modi very warmly. Zelensky himself extended his hand to welcome PM Modi and hugged him.
Zelensky first shakes hands and then hugs PM Modi. PM Modi also does not back down. After this, PM Modi puts his hand on Zelensky’s shoulder as if assuring him to end the war, but the PM reminded Zelensky that for this he will have to sit in front of Putin at the peace table. Both sides will have to sit together and find ways to get out of this crisis.
Last month, Russian President Putin welcomed Prime Minister Modi with similar warmth. He had a friendly conversation with him. Then Prime Minister Modi had told Putin to walk on the path of peace, which only India can dare to say. Prime Minister Modi especially mentioned this to Zelensky. He reminded how he had talked to Putin about peace.
PM Modi told Zelensky that some time ago I met President Putin, and in front of the media, I looked him in the eye and told him that this is not the time for war. I had recently gone to Russia for a meeting. There I clearly said that no problem is solved anywhere on the battlefield.
India is constantly appealing for peace by stopping the war between Russia and Ukraine. India is constantly in favor of calming down this matter as soon as possible. That is why the world was carefully watching Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Kiev to see what India says. But Prime Minister Modi said an even bigger thing at the end of his speech. He offered Zelensky that India is ready to play an active role in the efforts for peace. He told Zelensky that I want to assure you that India is ready to play its active role in every effort for peace. If I can personally contribute to this, I would definitely like to do so, as a friend, I would like to assure you of this.
India’s role can be very important in stopping the war between Russia and Ukraine, the biggest reason for this is India’s neutral stance. Be it Russia or Ukraine, both sides are completely confident about India. Neither China nor any country in the American camp has such confidence. Prime Minister Modi may have stayed in Kiev for only a few hours, but it can prove to be the most important visit in the last two and a half years. Because the offer of peace that India has given to Zelensky. At present, no country in the world is in a position to give such a credible proposal.
Prime Minister Modi invited Zelensky to visit India, which he accepted. He praised India’s role and said that he is ready for a peace summit in India, but Zelensky raised questions on India’s purchase of oil from Russia. Responding to Aaj Tak’s question, Zelensky said that if India stops buying oil from Russia, the war will stop. Zelensky also said that India should consider the option of buying oil.