Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested that India host the next peace summit. Hard “RBCHe stressed that everything depends on India’s accession to the communique of the first summit in Switzerland. In an interview with Indian media, he said: “I strongly believe that the second peace summit should be held in a country in the South.” As the world’s largest democracy, India is an ideal venue. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey are also being discussed.

Modi's peace conditions and mission

Zelensky stressed that the summit can only take place in a country that has joined the communique. “Nobody is putting pressure on us, but it is logical,” he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Ukraine offered his help as a friend to bring about peace as “AP“ reported.

Modi stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy and advocated for Ukraine's territorial integrity. “We support respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Modi said.

Symbolic gestures and hopes for the future

Modi and Zelensky visited a memorial to Ukrainian children who died in the war, according to RBC, emphasizing the symbolic significance of the visit just ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day. The two countries signed a cooperation agreement and focused on closer dialogue for lasting peace.

Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office, called the visit “historic,” according to AP. Zelensky said India’s support could encourage wider acceptance of the Ukraine peace solution in the southern states and increase pressure on Russia.