The two leaders also reviewed the extensive bilateral cooperation between India and Ukraine and agreed to work towards further strengthening ties between the countries.
Sharing details of the conversation on X, PM Modi described the discussion as productive and said the two leaders had taken stock of their bilateral relationship.
Glad to have had a productive telephone conversation with President Zelenskyy. We reviewed our wide-ranging bilateral cooperation and agreed to further strengthen India-Ukraine ties. I thanked President Zelenskyy for sharing his perspectives on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspects and various efforts to restore peace. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution. @ZelenskyyUA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 9, 2026
He also thanked Zelenskyy for sharing his assessment of the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian consequences and the various diplomatic initiatives aimed at restoring peace.
Modi reiterated that India remains committed to making every possible contribution towards ending the war through a peaceful resolution.
Zelenskyy briefs Modi ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks
Following the conversation, the Ukrainian President said he had updated Modi on the latest diplomatic developments ahead of the upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was preparing for every item on the meeting's agenda and called on Russia to demonstrate a similar commitment towards reducing tensions.
He also recalled Modi's repeated calls for an end to the conflict, including his direct conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to Zelenskyy, the Indian Prime Minister has consistently maintained that the priority should be ending the war rather than allowing it to continue.
Ukraine, he added, has maintained a constructive approach to diplomatic efforts and expects Moscow to show the same willingness to pursue de-escalation.
Zelenskyy had earlier sought India's help in ending war
This is not the first time Zelenskyy has expressed hope that India would play a role in bringing the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end.
In August, the Ukrainian President said Kyiv was counting on India's contribution to ending the war and appreciated New Delhi's emphasis on peace and dialogue.
He had called for a dignified and lasting peace, saying Ukraine hoped India would contribute to international efforts to achieve that objective.
Putin says Modi raises Ukraine war at every meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin had also acknowledged Modi's repeated efforts to encourage a settlement of the conflict.
Last month, Putin said the Indian Prime Minister had "very good ideas" about finding a mutually acceptable solution to the Ukraine crisis.
He also noted that Modi regularly raises the issue of ending the war during their meetings, despite the close relationship between the two leaders.
According to Putin, Modi consistently asks questions about bringing the conflict to an end, including during their direct interactions.
India has maintained its position that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.