Ukrainian Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, emphasized the importance of enhanced Indian participation in fostering peace in Ukraine. He highlighted India’s growing influence and urged it to take a more active stance in shaping global political agendas, especially as it leads organizations like Quad and BRICS. Polishchuk expressed gratitude for India’s historical role as a peace promoter and called for proactive involvement in resolving the conflict.
India has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to address the ongoing loss of lives in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Polishchuk welcomed India’s proactive engagement and stressed the significance of its role in promoting peace globally, citing India’s track record as a peace promoter.
During a recent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit, Polishchuk mentioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s anticipated visit to India. He expressed hope that Zelensky’s visit would provide an opportunity to clarify Ukraine’s stance on the conflict and strengthen bilateral ties.
While attending the World Book Fair in New Delhi, the Ukrainian Ambassador highlighted the challenges faced by Ukrainians due to the ongoing war. Despite the hardships, he commended the resilience of Ukrainian authors and emphasized the unwavering spirit of the Ukrainian people in the face of adversity.
