Ukraine FM stated, India matters: Wish to have it for peace summit on board

Dmytro Kuleba, the foreign minister of Ukraine, stated on Thursday that India is welcome to attend the peace summit that Switzerland is hosting this summer. With India's assistance, the Ukrainian government hopes that other nations—particularly those in the South—will join the cause.

Kuleba, who is now visiting New Delhi for two days at the invitation of his Indian colleague S Jaishankar, believes that India may be the first non-Western country to support President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's 10-point peace proposal. Russia's invasion in February 2022 sparked the conflict, which the 10-point formula is an attempt to put an end to.

India might take the initiative and be the first significant non-Western nation to formally support the summit about President Zelenskyy's peace plan. Speaking to a small group, Kuleba told the Hindustan Times that India might be in a great position to enter the conversation with Russia, which might start at any time.

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India must take action if it wishes to lead the way. Once India's endorsement of the peace formula is verified, it will be evident that the notion is also supported by a significant participant. He continued by saying that this was a strong case that would influence people, particularly in the Global South. "India is a voice that matters to others."

Further, Kuleba stated, "India is important, and we would like to have it by our side." It will not only bolster international efforts but also persuade other states to follow suit.

The dates of the peace meeting have not yet been verified by contacts Kuleba made with his Switzerland; nevertheless, Indian negotiators are scheduled to meet on Thursday, and the summit happens to be predictable to be the most significant topic of discussion. Kuleba is scheduled to meet with Jaishankar, who she will be co-chairing the India-Ukraine intergovernmental commission with, and deputy national security adviser Vikram Misri.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, other subjects that will be discussed at these meetings include the bilateral partnership and cooperating on regional and global issues that are significant to both nations.

India has always supported diplomatic efforts to end the war, but it has not officially denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, New Delhi has frequently discussed the impact of the conflict on the cost of food, gasoline, and fertilizer on the Global South.