Kyiv/NEW DELHI (dpa-AFX) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hoping for help from India in implementing his so-called peace formula. He also thanks India for humanitarian aid and support at the United Nations, Zelenskyy tweeted Monday after a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Selenskyj wants to specify his peace formula, which is intended to regulate a post-war order, at a peace summit. As a prerequisite, however, Kyiv demands the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory.
India, the second most populous country in the world, is taking a neutral stance on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine because of its close ties with the West and Russia. The country does not support Western sanctions either and repeatedly advocates conflict resolution through dialogue. Recently, India bought more relatively cheap oil from Russia. New Delhi is also heavily dependent on Moscow for its military equipment and spare parts.
India’s presidency of the group of large industrialized and emerging countries (G20) was also an issue during the call. Modi said that addressing food and energy security concerns from developing countries is a priority for his country, Modi’s office said./asg/DP/he