US EditionZelenskyy Defends India After Trump Labels It 'Primary Funder of Russia's War' , Says New Delhi Mostly on Kyiv's Side - The Statesman
Zelenskyy acknowledged India's diplomatic support for Ukraine despite energy ties to Russia and urged continued engagement to reduce reliance on Russian resources amid global pressure.
- During his speech at the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump sharply criticised India and China, alleging that their continued purchase of Russian oil helps finance Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
- This accusation arose amid ongoing energy ties where India continues to buy discounted Russian oil despite US pressure.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rebutted Trump, stating India is mostly on Kyiv's side while acknowledging energy challenges with New Delhi's Russian oil purchases.
- Zelenskyy said, "No, India is mostly on our side," and urged preserving strong ties with India despite difficulties engaging China.
- The dispute suggests ongoing geopolitical tensions over energy and alliances, with hopes India will eventually shift its stance on Russia's energy sector.
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India 'mostly with us,' says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said India is “mostly with us” and expressed hope that New Delhi will change its attitude to the Russian energy sector with US President Donald Trump’s intervention. Zelenskyy was answering a question during an interview with Fox News about China and India contributing to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The US has often blamed India and China for purchasing Russian, which President Trump has clai…
Zelenskyy defends India after Trump labels it 'primary funder of Russia's war' , says New Delhi mostly on Kyiv's side - The Statesman
Hours after US President Donald Trump accused India of being one of the "primary funders" of Russia's war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday disagreed, saying New Delhi is largely on the side of Kyiv.
India with us: Zelenskyy fact-checks Trump, bats for stronger Europe-India ties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "India is mostly with Ukraine", differing with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, who blamed New Delhi for "funding Russia". Zelenskyy also called for Europe's stronger ties with India to wean it off Russian energy.
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