PM Modi speaks with Zelensky, reaffirms India’s readiness to support peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which he reiterated India's commitment to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

Modi reaffirmed New Delhi's readiness to contribute to all efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution, while emphasising India's human-centric approach to the ongoing conflict. The two leaders also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

Trilateral talks between US, Russia and Ukraine to take place in Abu Dhabi

The United States is set to bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, a senior US official told Reuters.

Zelensky says 'coordinated positions' with EU

Meanwhile, Zelensky on Monday said he had spoken with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to coordinate positions with the bloc ahead of US-mediated talks.

European powers are engaged in an intense diplomatic push to ensure any settlement in Russia's war on Ukraine is fair to Kyiv. Posting on X after speaking with von der Leyen, Zelensky said they had "coordinated our positions regarding the meeting in Abu Dhabi".

"We are doing everything to ensure that the trilateral format delivers results," he added.

Trump expresses optimism that a resolution to Russia-Ukraine war is near

US President Donald Trump has expressed strong optimism that a resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is near, pointing to the deep-seated animosity between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin as the primary stumbling block hindering peace efforts.

During a comprehensive broadcast interview with CBS News, the American leader was questioned about what factors he considered to be the most formidable barrier to ending the conflict.

“It was the hatred between Zelenskyy and Putin. If I had been president, that war would’ve never started. Zero chance. But it did start. So I inherited that war. I believe we’re very close to making a deal,” Trump said.