PM Modi Ukraine Visit: Heavy Crowd of Indian Diaspora Members in Kyiv to Meet PM Modi | ABP News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a one-day visit to Ukraine, arriving in the country within hours. During the second phase of his European tour, Modi will reach Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, where he will meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Modi traveled to Kyiv by train from Poland due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace, and this visit comes just six weeks after his trip to Russia, with which Kyiv has been at war for the past two and a half years. The primary purpose of Modi’s visit is not to attend any specific event but rather to respond to an invitation from President Zelenskyy. The visit, lasting only seven hours, has raised questions regarding its objectives and significance. The background of the visit is notable: Modi's previous visit to Russia faced criticism from Western countries, including Ukraine, which questioned the appropriateness of the leader of the world’s largest democracy visiting Russia amid the ongoing conflict. Given that Russia has been a traditional ally of India, Modi’s visit to Ukraine aims to balance relations with both Ukraine and Western nations. India has not condemned Russia for the ongoing conflict, reflecting its desire to maintain strong ties with both Russia and Western countries. Modi has advocated for peace in Ukraine on several occasions, and this trip is seen as a gesture towards promoting stability and peace. Before leaving for Ukraine, Modi expressed hope for the return of peace and stability in the region and stated that he would discuss a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Zelenskyy.