🇮🇳 Narendra Modi
Ukraines Zelensky and Indias Modi meet face-to-face in Japan for the first time since the Russian invasion.
What happened
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan. This was the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since the start of the Russian invasion. Modi stated that India would "do everything we can" to end the war.
Why it matters
The meeting is significant because it gives Zelensky an opportunity to gain support for Ukraine from a country that has historically been a major buyer of Russian arms and has maintained ties with Moscow. India's stance on the conflict may influence the Russian economy. The meeting also marks the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since the start of the Russian invasion.
Key facts
- Modi stated that India would "do everything we can" to end the war
- The meeting was at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan
- The two leaders met for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion
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