Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Times of India that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi can play a decisive role in ending the war that Russia started against Ukraine, writes Focus.de.
India is an influential country with a large population and a strong economy, making it an important player in international conflicts. Zelensky also expressed hope that the negotiations could be held in India, but stressed the need for them to be held under Ukrainian conditions, as the war is being fought on Ukrainian territory.
Ukrainian President Modi also asked for support for the repatriation of Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia. He made it clear that Modi could use his influence to convince Vladimir Putin to return these children.
India is an important country that should not only show interest in ending the war, but should actively contribute to it, Zelensky said, calling on India to show more actions than words.
Blocking the Russian economy, cheap energy resources and Moscow's military industry will reduce its ability to wage war, Zelensky believes. Neutrality between the aggressor and the victim is impossible, the Ukrainian president also said.
India continues to maintain good relations with the Kremlin – despite the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Countries like India and China, which also have nuclear arsenals, can influence the decisions made in the Kremlin, because Russia is dependent on them economically.