Prime Minister Narendra Modi is tentatively scheduled to visit Ukraine in the last week of August, marking his first visit since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began. This potential visit is seen as an attempt to balance India’s diplomatic relations, especially after Modi’s recent visit to Russia, which drew criticism from Western countries. The visit aims to address international concerns and reinforce India’s position on the ongoing conflict.
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- PM Narendra Modi may visit Ukraine in August, marking his first visit since the war started.
- The visit is tentatively scheduled for the last week of August.
- Modi’s recent visit to Russia led to criticism from the US and Europe.
- Ukraine President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment over Modi’s meeting with Putin.
- The visit coincided with the NATO summit in Washington, raising further concerns.
- Russia bombed a children’s hospital in Kyiv the day Modi landed in Moscow.
- Modi addressed the issue of violence against children with Putin during his visit.
- Modi is likely to travel to Kyiv via Poland.
- India has maintained a neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy.
- India participated in the recent Swiss peace summit but did not endorse the outcome document as Russia was not invited.
