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Monday, April 20, 2026
TopicIndia-Ukraine ties

Topic: India-Ukraine ties

Top Ukrainian official in India, meets Doval & Jaishankar to discuss bilateral ties, war with Russia

Ukraine’s Secretary of of the National Security and defence Council Rustem Umerov is currently in the national capital and held meetings with NSA Ajit Doval and EAM S. Jaishankar.

‘Possibly orchestrated’: Kyiv expresses ‘serious concern’ over terror charges against 6 Ukrainians

The six Ukrainian citizens arrested by NIA on 13 March have yet to be given consular access by Indian authorities. Ukrainian embassy in Delhi says ready to cooperate in ongoing probe.

Ukraine seeks immediate release & access to 6 nationals arrested in India on terror conspiracy charges

Six Ukrainians and one American citizen were detained by NIA last week, and have been booked under UAPA on the charge of conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks against India. 

4 years of Ukraine war: Envoy flags ‘lull’ in ties with India—‘Kyiv’s efforts have been unilateral’

In interview with ThePrint, Ukrainian Ambassador to India Oleksandr Polishchuk discusses road to peace, and pushes for humanitarian aid and military-tech cooperation with India.

India ‘needs to defend its interests’, no pressure from Kyiv over Russian oil purchase—Ukraine envoy

Amid strained India-US ties over Russian crude, Ukraine ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk tells ThePrint issue ‘won't influence’ country's relations with India, can be resolved in talks.

‘All I Want for Christmas’ premiers in Delhi with hopes of resolving Ukraine crisis

Shooting the documentary in -18 degrees temperature was extremely challenging. But the pain of displacement experienced by the people inspired me to create it, says director.

Global media does a vibe check on Rahul Gandhi and his US trip & the tea shops of India

Rahul Gandhi’s style is more 'low key' while Modi moves through the world 'in a whirl of pomp', says one article. Another notes how India could play active role in ending war in Ukraine. 

Russia-Ukraine war to intensify. India has a year to bring peace—start with a conference

Since a peace initiative is not likely before next year, heavy fighting before the winter is inevitable, with each side trying to capture more territory and consolidate leverage.

Modi’s visit marks rare Ukraine trip by Putin friend, but Zelenskyy had a ‘curt’ message for India

Talking to the press after Modi’s visit, the Ukrainian president made a veiled reference to India’s border standoff with China & outlined limits of New Delhi’s peace efforts.

India is de-hyphenating ties with Ukraine-Russia—5 key verticals of Modi’s historic Kyiv visit

The interconnectedness of issues that New Delhi responds to with fervour, strategic pragmatism and resilience now will go a long way in shaping the contours of India’s rise in a very uncertain world.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.