India is “mostly” aligned with Kyiv, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has expressed cautious optimism about India’s participation in the continuing crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
On the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, he said these things in an interview with Fox News.
Zelenskyy emphasized the significance of fostering closer bilateral ties while acknowledging India’s energy-related difficulties stemming from its historical reliance on Russian supplies.
Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine has to guarantee India’s ongoing assistance and diplomatic involvement. He noted that Ukraine thinks India may gradually lessen its dependency on Russian resources, even if New Delhi has maintained a delicate balance, especially in handling its needs for energy security. “We must do everything not to withdraw Indians and they will eventually change their attitude toward the Russian energy sector,” he stated.
Zelenskyy also emphasized in his comments the geopolitical difficulties of persuading powerful nations to support Ukraine’s stance. He was upbeat about working with Europe and India, but pointed out that dealing with China will be “more difficult” because of Beijing’s close links to Russia.
He said that this is still a major obstacle to diplomatic and economic isolation of Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to back Ukraine “until the very end,” according to the Ukrainian leader, who complimented Trump’s position. Zelenskyy saw this as a major change that reaffirmed Washington’s resolve to maintain regional peace and stability. “What surprised me, in a very positive way, is the clear message from Trump and America that they will stand with us until the war is over,” he stated.
Zelenskyy compared this to the rhetoric of Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that despite Moscow’s diminished military might, Putin nevertheless presents a triumphant image. Zelenskyy said, “Putin knows he is not winning but still says to everyone that he is winning,” highlighting the discrepancy between perception and reality in Russia’s war strategy.
Zelenskyy’s remarks, which highlight India’s changing position, are both a warning and an appeal, recognizing New Delhi’s independence while attempting to bring it closer to Ukraine’s side in international affairs.
