Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Zelenskyy, Jaishankar Discuss Ending Russia’s War in Kyiv
Ukraine’s president met India’s foreign minister in Kyiv.
They talked about how to end the war involving Russia and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said India believes this should be a time for peace, not war.
They also discussed dangers to ships traveling in the Black Sea.
Both sides said blocking food supplies that depend on sea routes is unacceptable.
Zelenskyy said drones were launched while the Indian delegation was in Kyiv.
He said Ukrainian fighter jets helped keep the delegation safe.
Jaishankar also met Ukraine’s foreign minister to discuss peace talks and cooperation.
The countries want to work together in areas such as education, health and technology.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Kyiv on Thursday.
The leaders discussed approaches to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and India’s stated support for peace.
Talks covered Black Sea security, civilian shipping and the safety of commercial vessels and seafarers.
Zelenskyy said Ukrainian fighter jets intercepted most of the drones launched during Jaishankar’s visit.
India and Ukraine also discussed expanding cooperation in education, health, agriculture, digital technology and other areas.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
- What
- They discussed ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, peace negotiations, Black Sea security, civilian shipping and bilateral cooperation.
- When
- Thursday, during Jaishankar’s visit to Kyiv.
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine, with discussions also concerning the Black Sea.
- Why
- To discuss approaches to ending the conflict, protect commercial shipping and strengthen India-Ukraine cooperation.
- Main meeting
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy met S Jaishankar in Kyiv.
- India’s position
- Zelenskyy said India’s clear position is that peace is needed and the war must end.
- Security issue
- The discussions included threats to civilian shipping in the Black Sea.
- Drone launches
- Zelenskyy said Russia launched jet-powered Shahed drones while Jaishankar was in Kyiv.
- Delegation safety
- Zelenskyy said Ukrainian fighter jets intercepted most of the drones and helped keep the Indian delegation safe.
- Food supplies
- Both sides said blocking food supplies to regions dependent on maritime routes was unacceptable.
- Bilateral cooperation
- India and Ukraine discussed education, health, agriculture, digital technology, innovation, diplomatic training and development cooperation.