Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi reiterated India's commitment to contributing towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

The two leaders reviewed their wide-ranging bilateral cooperation and agreed to strengthen India-Ukraine relations further. Sources said India remains actively engaged with both sides in the conflict to help achieve a peaceful settlement.

"Glad to have had a productive telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy. We reviewed our wide-ranging bilateral cooperation and agreed to further strengthen India-Ukraine ties," PM Modi wrote in a post on X.

"I thanked President Zelenskyy for sharing his perspectives on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspects and various efforts to restore peace. Reiterated India's firm commitment to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution," PM Modi added.

Zelensky said he briefed Modi on the latest diplomatic developments ahead of the upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi. He also discussed Ukraine's preparations for the meeting and called on Russia to show a similar willingness to reduce tensions.

"I spoke with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and briefed him on the latest diplomatic developments. We are actively preparing on every item on the agenda for the meeting in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine has always taken a constructive approach, and Russia must show the same readiness to de-escalate. The Prime Minister has said more than once, including directly to the Russian leader, that now is the time to end the war, not to continue it," Zelensky wrote in a post on X.

In August, Zelensky had also expressed hope that India would contribute to ending the war. He said Kyiv valued India's commitment to peace and dialogue.

"Now, as the entire world strives to end this horrible war with dignity and lasting peace, we count on India's contribution," Zelensky said in a social media post.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said last month that Modi had "very good ideas" for reaching a mutual settlement of the conflict. He also acknowledged that the Indian Prime Minister regularly raises the issue of ending the war during their meetings.

"As for Prime Minister Modi's position on ending wars, I can say that he is one of those world leaders who, despite our very good, even friendly relations, including at the personal level, constantly raises the issue and asks questions about ending the conflict in Ukraine," Putin said.