Zelenskyy, Modi Discuss Ukraine Peace, Russian Oil Sanctions Ahead UN Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing that all decisions must include Ukraine’s full participation. During their recent phone call, Zelenskyy highlighted Russia’s intensified attacks, including the shelling of a civilian bus station in Zaporizhzhia, and urged the need to limit Russian oil exports to curtail Moscow's ability to finance the war. Modi reaffirmed India’s consistent call for an early and peaceful resolution and pledged continued diplomatic support. Meanwhile, US Senator Lindsey Graham proposed a possible territorial exchange between Russia and Ukraine as a way to end the war, contingent on security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent further Russian aggression. This position aligns with President Donald Trump's approach, who plans to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the conflict, though Zelenskyy and Ukrainian authorities firmly reject any territorial concessions. The US and its allies continue to consider military and economic support for Ukraine, while emphasizing that any peace agreements require Ukraine's active involvement and broad consensus among international partners.