During the Hiroshima G7 summit, the Indian Deputy Foreign Minister, Vinay Mohan Kvatra, conveyed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the gathering. The request reportedly came directly from Zelensky, and the exchange lasted roughly thirty minutes, according to Kvatra. The meeting underscored the dynamic between New Delhi and Kyiv as both nations pursued engagement outside the formal G7 lineup, with India acting as a guest of honor alongside Zelensky and Modi due to their non-membership in the group. (Attribution: TASS)
Earlier reporting indicated that Modi traveled within Ukrainian territory for the first time since Moscow’s military operation began, signaling a moment of notable diplomacy amid the ongoing conflict. The meeting with Zelensky on the margins of the Hiroshima summit highlighted a broader pattern: major powers seeking channels for dialogue and clarity even when their own diplomatic paths diverge from those of the leading Western blocs.
Both leaders were extended invitations to attend the summit as honored guests, a status reflecting India’s active but non-member role on the global stage and its interest in maintaining open lines of communication with Ukraine while navigating its own strategic priorities in the region. Ajit Doval, Modi’s National Security Advisor, was also present, reinforcing the emphasis on security considerations and regional stability during the discussions. (Attribution: TASS)
The conflict in eastern Europe has continued to trigger a cascade of sanctions and counter-sanctions from the United States and allied nations, with governments justifying these measures as responses to the Russian operation described by Moscow as a protective move for the Donbass region. The international response has shaped diplomatic conversations across continents, prompting nations to balance sanctions pressure with the possibility of dialogue aimed at de-escalation and future stability.
As the international community follows every development, the Hiroshima gathering provided a backdrop for a nuanced exchange about humanitarian concerns, energy security, and the risk of broader fallout in global markets. The exchange between Zelensky and Modi, while concise, was positioned within a larger framework of strategic messaging—one that seeks to preserve dialogue channels, reassure allies, and clarify each nation’s stance on sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the path toward peace.