Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv and met with Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, making him the first Indian head of state to arrive in Ukraine since it became an independent country in 1991.
Modi's visit, a month after he visited Russia last month, promoted the idea of peace negotiations. At a joint press conference with Zelenskyy, Modi said: "The road to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. And we should move in that direction without wasting any time. Both sides should sit together to find a way out of this crisis."
"I want to assure you that India is ready to play an active role in any efforts towards peace," Modi added. "If I can play any role in this personally, I will do that I want to assure you as a friend."