Modi's Historic Kyiv Visit: Diplomacy Amid Conflict

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The trip, aimed at discussing peaceful resolutions to the ongoing conflict, comes at a critical time. Modi's visit signifies India's balanced diplomatic stance amid closer economic ties with Moscow and criticism of Russian actions in Ukraine.

In a historic diplomatic move, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit wartime Kyiv for pivotal talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This marks the first time an Indian leader has travelled to Ukraine since its independence in 1991.

The visit comes during a particularly volatile period in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Ukrainian forces remain in Russia's western Kursk region after their August incursion, while Russian troops make slow gains in Ukraine's east. Modi's visit follows his July trip to Moscow, highlighting Kyiv's ongoing efforts to strengthen global diplomatic relations and seek a fair settlement to end the war.

Modi aims to share perspectives on a peaceful resolution. His recent rebuke of Russia's missile strike on a children's hospital underscores India's complex diplomatic balancing act—maintaining economic ties with Moscow while advocating for peace. The visit is seen as crucial for both India and Ukraine, amid a backdrop of evolving geopolitical dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)