On January 31, 2025, Ajit Kumar Doval, the National Security Advisor (NSA) to the Indian Prime Minister, spoke via telephone with Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office. The ramifications of the recent shift in the U.S. presidential administration and its impact on Ukraine-India ties were the main topics of debate.
In their discussion, Yermak and Doval emphasized the current state of affairs on the Ukrainian battlefield and looked at ways to bring about a fair and sustainable peace in the midst of the conflict.
“Andriy Yermak, the head of the presidential office, spoke with Ajit Kumar Doval, the national security advisor to the prime minister of the Republic of India,” the Ukraine President’s Office stated in a statement. Throughout the conversation, the parties talked about
They also talked on how both countries may work together given the changing geopolitical environment with the change of the U.S. administration.
As the first Indian prime minister to visit Ukraine since diplomatic ties were established in 1992, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a historic trip there on August 23, 2024. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited this visit, which took place on Ukraine’s National Flag Day.
Both leaders underlined the value of genuine and useful participation from all parties involved in order to promote creative options for reestablishing regional peace during their talks at the Marinski presidential residence. Modi reaffirmed India’s support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty while urging diplomacy to end the current situation.
With an emphasis on strengthening economic connections and collaboration in the defense and technology sectors, the summit also sought to transform bilateral relations from a comprehensive partnership to a strategic partnership. Modi emphasized that India has continuously backed peace measures since the beginning of the conflict with Russia and stated that India is eager to help in any way possible to achieve an early return to peace.
According to the statement, Andriy Yermak and Ajit Kumar Doval also closely monitored the situation on the battlefield and continued to look for solutions to bring the conflict to a close and create a fair and sustainable peace for Ukraine.
