Ukraine's Presidential Office Accuses India of Overlooking Russian Strikes

India-Russia Diplomatic Engagements Under Scrutiny

According to Главком: Serhiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has drawn a direct link between India's diplomatic outreach to Russia and Moscow's heavy missile attacks on Ukraine. He highlighted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian officials in New Delhi. Notably, on July 8, 2024-the same day Modi was in Moscow-Russia launched a missile strike on Kyiv that damaged the Okhmatdyt children's hospital. Similarly, during Lavrov's visit to New Delhi, Russia carried out one of its most intense combined drone and missile barrages against Ukraine.

India's Stance and Its Implications

Kyslytsya noted that while India officially maintains a neutral position regarding Russia's aggression against Ukraine, it remains one of the largest buyers of Russian oil. By early 2026, India's oil purchases had significantly declined following pressure from the United States. In December 2025, Putin made his first visit to India since the start of the full-scale invasion, during which both sides agreed to expand trade and defense cooperation and aim for bilateral trade of $100 billion by 2030.

Kyslytsya posed the question: 'Should we be paying closer attention to the Russia-India agenda?'

These remarks underscore the complexity of international relations and the need to monitor diplomatic contacts that could have serious consequences for Ukraine. His statements highlight the critical role of international diplomacy in the context of the war in Ukraine and the influence of key states like India in shaping the situation.

India's uncertain position-as it tries to balance its economic interests with international obligations-could influence future developments in the region. For Ukraine, closely tracking India's relationship with Russia may prove vital, given the ongoing aggression and the international support Kyiv relies on.

As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the recent statements by Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict's status raise significant questions about the future of diplomatic relations. For insights into how these developments could impact Ukraine and its interactions with global powers, read more about Putin's declaration of the conflict's conclusion and his willingness to engage with Zelenskyy.