The United States has voiced its support for India’s involvement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, particularly praising India’s efforts to promote peace between the two nations. Vedant Patel, the Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, made this statement during a press briefing on Wednesday.
Patel addressed questions about the possibility of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveling to Ukraine later this month, although he refrained from confirming any specifics. “I will let the Indian Prime Minister’s office speak to any of his own travels.” I don’t have anything to offer there,” Patel commented during the daily news conference.
He further emphasized the ongoing collaboration between the United States and India on various issues, highlighting the importance of India’s engagement in the Russia-Ukraine war. “We are in touch with our Indian partners on a number of issues and, of course, would welcome India’s engagement in the war between Russia and Ukraine, especially as it relates to ensuring that we get to a just and durable peace that is reflective of what our Ukrainian partners are attempting to do, which is to defend their territorial integrity and sovereignty,” Patel stated.
Despite the lack of an official announcement, there is speculation that Prime Minister Modi may visit Poland and Ukraine from August 21 to 23.
Earlier in July, Prime Minister Modi visited Russia, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit drew criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who expressed disappointment, calling it a “devastating blow to peace efforts.”
During his discussions with President Putin, Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about the tragic loss of innocent lives, particularly the deaths of children in the conflict. He described the deaths of children as “heart-wrenching,” noting that it deeply affects anyone who believes in humanity. The Prime Minister’s comments were in reference to a recent missile strike on a children’s hospital in Kyiv, which resulted in the deaths of 37 children.
