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.

Ukrainska Pravda

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."

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"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."

Meanwhile, Zelenskyy made no mention of the possibility of negotiations with Russia but described talks with the Indian leader as "very friendly" and "historic."

Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy added that two leaders signed four bilateral agreements, namely in the fields of medicine, agricultural cooperation, humanitarian relations, and culture.

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Zelenskyy added that two leaders signed four bilateral agreements, namely in the fields of medicine, agricultural cooperation, humanitarian relations and culture.

India's Modi will have a difficult balancing act to keep positive relations with Ukraine, while keeping Russia — which India shares a decades-long relationship with — happy. However, Modi is one of few world leaders that has this good relationship with both countries, alongside the diplomacy required to make such a peace deal happen.

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PM Modi attempts a tricky balance in Kyiv, as U.S. and Russia watch closely

This trip is about India's self-interest, rather than an interest in peace or any other matters. By making this trip, Modi is continuing on his quest to bring Europe closer to India. That's because as Russia cozies up to China, Modi feels that India may need to make new alliances.

Modi in Ukraine: Diplomatic tightrope for Indian PM as he visits Kyiv after Moscow

There is a 1% chance there will be a bilateral cease-fire or peace agreement in the Russo-Ukraine conflict in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Modi Makes First Visit From Indian Head of State to Ukraine

India's Modi will have a difficult balancing act to keep positive relations with Ukraine while keeping Russia — which India shares a decades-long relationship with — happy. However, Modi is one of few world leaders who has a good relationship with both countries, alongside the diplomacy required to make such a peace deal happen.

Modi Makes First Visit From Indian Head of State to Ukraine

Modi Makes First Visit From Indian Head of State to Ukraine

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