Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:48pm on 11 Aug 2025,Monday India Global
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging India to back Ukraine’s peace initiative and sanctions against Russian energy exports. The call came as India faces a 50% US tariff for purchasing Russian oil, with President Donald Trump accusing New Delhi of “fuelling the war machine.” Modi reiterated India’s consistent stance on an early, peaceful resolution and commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Ukraine. Defending India’s energy policy, Modi said the country would not compromise on farmers’ interests despite economic costs. Zelensky stressed that any Ukraine-related decision must include Kyiv’s participation for meaningful results. (PC: HT)
