Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reiterating India’s willingness to contribute to diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.

The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the conflict, ongoing diplomatic initiatives and ways to strengthen India-Ukraine relations.

The conversation also focused on the humanitarian impact of the war and the need to find a peaceful solution through dialogue and diplomacy.

The call comes as Ukraine prepares for an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi, with Zelenskyy briefing PM Modi on the diplomatic discussions and Kyiv’s preparations.

The Ukrainian President also sought India’s continued engagement with world leaders to help bring an end to the conflict.

In a post on X following the conversation, Zelenskyy said Ukraine was preparing for the upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi and expected Russia to show a similar willingness to reduce tensions.

He said PM Modi had repeatedly called for an end to the war, including during his conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to Zelenskyy, PM Modi had conveyed that the priority should now be ending the conflict rather than allowing it to continue.