Modi Plans First Visit to Ukraine in August

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to visit Kyiv in August, marking his first trip to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022. This visit follows substantial criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Modi's recent visit to Moscow, which coincided with a NATO summit and a Russian missile strike on a children's hospital. The proposed trip is seen as an attempt to balance India's relationship with both Russia and the West, especially in light of concerns raised by the US about Modi's previous engagement with Putin. The visit may align with Ukraine's National Day on August 24, but logistics pose challenges due to the ongoing conflict. Modi's trip is expected to focus on discussions aimed at finding a resolution to the war in Ukraine. While the final dates are yet to be confirmed, diplomatic discussions are actively underway between Indian and Ukrainian officials.