Jaishankar and Kuleba Discuss Future Bilateral Relations Amid Tensions Over Modi's Moscow Visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba held a phone conversation to discuss the future development of bilateral relations. This call follows criticism from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy over Modi's recent visit to Moscow. The dialogue aimed at strengthening Ukraine-India ties amidst geopolitical tensions.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday engaged in a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba. This interaction occurred less than two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow.

Jaishankar highlighted the focus of the conversation on further developing bilateral relations between India and Ukraine.

The call came amidst criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Modi's visit to Moscow on July 8 and 9. Zelenskyy had described the meeting as a significant disappointment and a setback to peace efforts, citing Russian missile attacks on Ukraine and a specific strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv.

(With inputs from agencies.)