After hugging Putin, Modi hugged Zelensky in a seven-hour "whirlwind" visit to Ukraine
2024-08-24
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital Kiev on the 23rd to exchange views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It is reported that this is Modi's first visit to Ukraine and the first visit of an Indian prime minister to Kiev since the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Ukraine.
▲Modi and Zelensky
According to Red Star News, Modi visited Russia last month under great pressure and had tea and a walk with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who called him a "dear friend." Some analysts believe that Modi's visits to Russia and Ukraine were to maintain a "diplomatic balance." (Report link: Just last month, he had a walk and a tea with Putin, and now he will visit Ukraine for the first time. What kind of diplomatic chess is the Indian Prime Minister playing?)
It is reported that Modi stayed in Kiev for 7 hours, which was called a "whirlwind visit". Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Modi made clear to Zelensky his attitude that India has always stood on the side of peace and he will play a personal role to contribute to the end of the conflict.
Many media outlets have noted that in just seven hours, Modi used body language to express his close relationship with Zelensky many times, such as putting his hand on Zelensky's shoulder and hugging Zelensky. It is worth noting that during his previous visit to Russia, Modi also had a close hug with Putin, and Zelensky said at the time that this made him very disappointed.
However, some media noticed that Zelensky barely smiled when he hugged Modi, and even frowned. Some reports said that compared with the scene of Modi hugging Putin, the scene of Modi hugging Zelensky "appeared a little awkward."
▲Zelensky frowned as he hugged Modi
According to Xinhua News Agency, in addition to discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine and India also signed cooperation documents in the fields of medical care, agriculture, culture and humanitarianism, and issued a joint statement on developing the two countries' strategic partnership, trade and continuing military and technical cooperation.
In a joint statement, Modi called on all parties to the conflict to jointly seek an acceptable solution and contribute to the early restoration of peace. Zelensky said that India supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Red Star News reporter Li Jinrui compiled Xinhua News Agency
Editor He Xianfeng Responsible Editor Wei Kongming
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