Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a European tour, has now reached Ukraine after visiting Poland. His visit to Ukraine comes at a crucial time as the country has been at war with Russia for nearly two and a half years. Despite efforts by many countries to bring peace, the conflict continues. PM Modi is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky soon.
PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine is significant, especially because it comes just six weeks after his visit to Russia, which caused some displeasure among Western countries. His current visit to Ukraine is seen as an effort to balance relations. This visit is being closely watched around the world.
This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since it became independent in 1991. Ukraine was previously part of the Soviet Union. PM Modi traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, by train, which took 10 hours. This is because Ukraine’s airspace is closed due to the ongoing war with Russia, making train travel the only option for leaders visiting the country.
All eyes are on PM Modi’s visit to see whether Russia pauses its attacks during his stay or continues the conflict. PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin share a good friendship, so it’s possible that the fighting might stop temporarily as a gesture of respect. PM Modi will be in Kyiv for about seven hours. You can read the latest updates on his visit in the sections below.
