Many in Ukraine hope Narendra Modi's visit will pave the way for an Indian role in peace mediation.
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00:00Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he supports Ukraine's territorial sovereignty
00:08and integrity. Modi directed the comments, spoken through a translator, to Ukrainian
00:14President Volodymyr Zelensky on a highly anticipated trip to the Ukrainian capital. The Indian
00:20leader also expressed desire to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Modi said the
00:26only way of resolving problems is through dialogue and through diplomacy. I assure you
00:31that for all those efforts being made towards peace, India is ready to make its proactive
00:37contribution. Zelensky wrote on social media that Modi's comments are important as everyone
00:44in the world must respect the UN Charter. According to Indian authorities, Ukraine's
00:50peace formula discussed between Modi and Zelensky includes the withdrawal of Russian troops.
00:58Ukrainian and Indian officials billed the visit as a means of boosting the country's
01:02economic and diplomatic ties following a trip by Modi to Russia.