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September 16, 2024 3:57 PM

US President Biden commends PM Modi’s Ukraine visit for his message of peace

US President Joe Biden, during his telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commended the latter's "historic visits" to Poland and Ukraine as well as his message of peace, the White House said in a statement. The two leaders discussed PM Modi's trip to two European nations and the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meetings in September. "The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in dec...

September 16, 2024 3:58 PM

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding visit to Poland, Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Palam airport in Delhi on Saturday after concluding his two-nation visit to Poland and Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Poland was the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years. It was also the first Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ukraine. During his visit to Ukraine, PM Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated their readiness for further cooperation in upholding principles of international law, including the UN C...

September 16, 2024 3:58 PM

PM Modi donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine: President Zelenskyy expresses gratitude for humanitarian aid

During his visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes to the Ukrainian government on Friday. The humanitarian gesture was met with gratitude from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who thanked India for its continued support in providing crucial aid during challenging times. The BHISHM Cubes, designed under India's Project Aarogya Maitri, are tailored to offer swift and effective medical assistance in ...

September 16, 2024 3:58 PM

India and Ukraine strengthen bilateral ties during PM Modi’s visit

In a historic moment for India-Ukraine relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first official visit to Ukraine on August 23, at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This landmark visit marked a new chapter in the diplomatic ties that were established between the two nations in 1992. Elevating Political Relations The discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Zelenskyy underscored a mutual commitment to deepening bilateral ties. Both leaders expressed a...

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyiv, honours children killed in war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Ukraine on Friday, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyiv, marking the start of his historic visit to the war-torn country. Accompanied by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, PM Modi also honored the Memory of Children at the Martyrologist Exposition at the Ukraine National Museum in Kyiv, which commemorates the young lives lost during the full-scale Russian invasion. The Gandhi statue, symbolizing the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi'...

August 23, 2024 1:35 PM

PM Modi arrives in Kyiv, first-ever visit by Indian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in war-torn Ukraine after a 10-hour journey from Poland aboard the special train, Rail Force One. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine, following an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Upon arrival, PM Modi was welcomed at the train station before heading to the Hyatt Hotel for his initial engagements. The Indian diaspora warmly greeted him at the hotel. PM Modi is scheduled to make a significant s...

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

PM Modi’s Ukraine visit is likely to explore deeper ties in different sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kyiv in war-hit Ukraine on Friday after concluding his two-day visit to Poland. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine. The visit came at the invitation of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. " I will be visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Zelenskyy. This visit will be an opportunity to build on the earlier discussions with him and deepen the India-Ukraine friendship. We will also share perspectives on the ...

August 22, 2024 6:29 PM

Russia says it thwarts Ukrainian cross-border raid in new area

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the capture of another Russian village as he visited a border area from which Ukrainian forces entered Russia over two weeks ago, but Moscow said its troops had taken a village in east Ukraine. Kyiv also said it had mounted a drone strike on an air base in southern Russia, its latest counterattack as Russian forces slowly advance in eastern Ukraine 2-1/2 years after Moscow's full-scale invasion. Russia said its troops had beaten back an attempt by a Ukra...

August 22, 2024 11:20 AM

Ukraine says it hits pontoon bridges in Russia with US-made weapons

Ukraine said on Wednesday it had destroyed Russian pontoon bridges with U.S.-made weapons to defend its incursion into Russia's Kursk region, while Moscow said its forces had halted Kyiv's advance there and gained ground in eastern Ukraine. Kyiv has announced a string of battlefield successes since it crossed unexpectedly into Kursk region on Aug. 6. Moscow has steadily inched forward in eastern Ukraine, pressuring troops worn down by 2-1/2 years of fighting. Zelenskiy said Ukraine's milita...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi’s Poland Visit: “Poland sees India as great partner for business…:” Lodz Governor

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Lodz Governor Dorota Ryl emphasized that Poland views India as a "great partner" for business and other collaborations. In an interview, Dorota Ryl mentioned that many business delegations from Poland visit India regularly. She underscored that PM Modi's visit is of significant importance to Poland and the region. Regarding PM Modi's upcoming visit, she stated, "The visit of Prime Minister Modi is of great significance to Poland and the region. We ...