Zelenskyy Discusses Peace Efforts With PM Modi
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the latest diplomatic developments surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war. The discussion focused on preparations for an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi, efforts to de-escalate the conflict and India's potential role in facilitating peace.
I spoke with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi @narendramodi and briefed him on the latest diplomatic developments. We are actively preparing on every item on the agenda for the meeting in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine has always taken a constructive approach, and Russia must show the same readiness to de-escalate. The Prime Minister has said more than once, including directly to the Russian leader, that now is the time to end the war, not to continue it. It is important that India identify what steps it can take and what dialogue it can pursue with other leaders to help bring the war to an end. Food security could be one such area. We discussed Russia's blocking of grain exports via the Black Sea. India is ready to mediate in establishing food corridors, and we are counting on these efforts to continue. Russia must understand that the global economy and hundreds of millions of people around the world are suffering because of blocked sea routes. We agreed that our teams will stay in touch on these and other bilateral issues.
β Volodymyr Zelenskyy / ΠΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ΄ΠΈΠΌΠΈΡ ΠΠ΅Π»Π΅Π½ΡΡΠΊΠΈΠΉ (@ZelenskyyUa) November 9, 2026
In a post shared on social media, Zelenskyy said Ukraine was actively preparing for every item on the agenda for the Abu Dhabi meeting and urged Russia to demonstrate a similar willingness to de-escalate tensions.
He also highlighted Prime Minister Modi's repeated calls for an end to the war, noting that the Indian leader had conveyed the message directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Glad to have had a productive telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy. We reviewed our wide-ranging bilateral cooperation and agreed to further strengthen India-Ukraine ties. I thanked President Zelenskyy for sharing his perspectives on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspects and various efforts to restore peace. Reiterated Indiaβs firm commitment to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution. @ZelenskyyUA
β Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2026
Zelenskyy emphasised that India could play an important role in advancing diplomatic efforts by engaging with other world leaders and identifying possible steps to help bring the conflict to an end.
India's Role in Food Security and Grain Exports
Food security was among the key issues discussed during the conversation. Zelenskyy raised concerns over Russia's blockade of grain exports through the Black Sea, highlighting its impact on global food supplies and international trade.
He said India was ready to mediate in establishing food corridors and expressed hope that these efforts would continue.
According to Zelenskyy, restrictions on maritime routes are affecting the global economy and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. He stressed that Russia must recognise the wider consequences of disruptions to international shipping and grain exports.
The Ukrainian President added that both sides had agreed to keep their teams in regular contact to discuss these matters and other bilateral issues.
The conversation underscores India's continued diplomatic engagement with both sides of the conflict and its potential role in supporting dialogue, humanitarian concerns and international food security.