During the previously mentioned media briefing, Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) in the MEA, had noted that India has independent ties with both Russia and Ukraine."India has substantive and independent ties with both Russia and Ukraine, and these partnerships stand on their own," said Lal.
The visit will build on ongoing engagement between India and Ukraine, he added."I would like to emphasise that this is not a zero-sum game.
In July, PM Modi's two-day visit to Russia prompted President Zelenskyy to criticise PM Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at his dacha, calling it a "devastating blow to peace efforts".
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