Kyiv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Ukraine on a historic go to to the war-torn nation throughout which he’s anticipated to share views on peaceable decision of the continued battle with the Ukrainian chief. Modi is visiting Ukraine on the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

His go to to Kyiv comes almost six weeks after his high-profile journey to Moscow which triggered criticism from the US and a few of its Western allies.

This is the primary go to by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine because the nation turned impartial in 1991.

“I look forward to the opportunity to build upon earlier conversations with President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict,” Modi had mentioned earlier than leaving Delhi. “As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region.”

The prime minister travelled to Kyiv from Poland in a ‘Rail Force One’ practice that took round 10 hours. The return journey can even be of the identical period.

India has not but condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has been calling for decision of the battle by means of dialogue and diplomacy.

Before leaving Warsaw, Modi mentioned that his Poland go to has been “special”.

His go to to Poland was the primary journey by an Indian Prime Minister to the nation prior to now 45 years.