Zelenskyy invites Modi to back Ukraine's peace formula at G-7

Ukrainian leader jets into midst of staunch allies, on-the-fence players

20230520 Modi Zerenkyy 3

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in Hiroshima on May 20. © Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA and JAMES HAND-CUKIERMAN, Nikkei staff writers

HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, their first face-to-face talks since Russia invaded the latter's country in February last year.

Modi's office tweeted pictures of the encounter, one of which showed the two leaders shaking hands. Another showed them locked in what appeared to be an intense discussion over a conference table, flanked by aides.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.