PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine is being discussed all over the world. Be it the picture of him talking with his hand on the shoulder of Ukrainian President Zelensky or the words teaching the lesson of peace, the world is watching PM Modi’s visit to Kiev with hopeful eyes. At the same time, America’s statement has also come out on PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine. The White House expressed hope on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, saying that it believes it will be helpful in trying to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict as PM Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit war-torn Kiev. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby told reporters that if it can help us end the conflict that is in line with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s vision of a just peace, we think it will be helpful.
White House’s statement on PM Modi’s Ukraine visit is out, even Putin will be surprised to hear it
PM Modi’s visit comes against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict entering a new phase, marked by a significant shift as Ukrainian forces crossed international borders and took control of several Russian settlements in the Kursk region. The US stance on India appears to be changing. After PM Modi’s visit to Russia, US envoy Eric Garcetti warned that India-US relations should not be taken for granted. However, during his visit to Kyiv, John Kirby emphasised that India remains a “strong partner” for the US.
In a joint statement issued, PM Modi and President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced their mutual interest in taking the bilateral relationship from a comprehensive partnership to a strategic partnership in the future. The main focus of the meeting was the Russia-Ukraine war that started in 2022. Earlier, ahead of the Ukraine visit, PM Modi reiterated India’s stand on the conflict, saying this is “not an era of war. India has called for dialogue and diplomacy to find a solution to the conflict. The two leaders shared a warm hug as they entered a memorial to hundreds of Ukrainian children killed during the ongoing war.
PM Modi said on social media platform X that the conflict is particularly devastating for young children. The last meeting between the two leaders was in June on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy. In the meeting, PM Modi told Zelensky that India will continue to do everything in its capacity to support a peaceful resolution of the war.
