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Kyiv<\/strong> – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to limit India’s purchases of oil from Russia, stressing that such trade is a vital source of funding for Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. The conversation, which took place over the phone, saw Zelenskyy express his gratitude for India’s humanitarian support while simultaneously urging a stronger stance against Russia’s aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This strategy reflects India’s long-standing strategic ties with Russia, particularly in defense and energy, while also seeking to maintain strong relationships with the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kyiv – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to limit India’s purchases of oil from Russia, stressing that such trade is a vital source of funding for Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. The conversation, which took place over the phone, saw Zelenskyy express his gratitude for India’s humanitarian support…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5775,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international"],"yoast_head":"\n
According to a statement from the Ukrainian presidential office, Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of restricting Russia’s ability to finance its military actions. “The President underscored that Russia’s aggression is not only a threat to Ukraine but to global security as a whole,” the statement read. “He called on India to reduce its reliance on Russian oil, which directly funds the war and violates the principles of international law.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India has become one of the largest buyers of Russian crude oil since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Western sanctions and price caps on Russian oil have led to a significant discount, which India has leveraged to secure energy supplies at a lower cost. This has been a point of contention for many Western nations, who argue that India’s purchases undermine the effectiveness of the sanctions regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the call, Zelenskyy also informed Modi about the latest developments on the battlefield and Ukraine’s efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace. He emphasized that any peace settlement must be based on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in line with the principles of the UN Charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For his part, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent position in favor of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in New Delhi confirmed the call, noting that Modi had expressed his appreciation for the ongoing dialogue between the two nations. The PMO release, however, did not specifically mention the request to limit oil purchases. It stated that the leaders discussed global and regional issues of mutual concern and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Ukraine partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modi has previously spoken with Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging both sides to cease hostilities and return to the path of dialogue. India has maintained a delicate diplomatic balance, abstaining from key UN resolutions condemning Russia’s actions while simultaneously providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The call from Zelenskyy comes at a time of increased international pressure on nations to take a firmer stand against Russia’s war. It highlights the difficult position India finds itself in, balancing its national economic interests with its global diplomatic responsibilities. The conversation is expected to further fuel the debate on India’s foreign policy and its role in the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"