The visit is tentatively scheduled to coincide with Ukraine’s Independence Day and comes after an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this year.

The United States has urged India to leverage its longstanding relationship with Russia to encourage President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing war in Ukraine and seek a lasting peace. Mathew Miller, spokesperson for the State Department, emphasised this point in a statement on Monday. He highlighted the unique position India holds due to its historical ties with Russia and suggested that India could play a crucial role in mediating the conflict.

Zelensky made this declaration during a press conference in Kyiv alongside Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar, citing the significance of global support for Ukraine's proposed peace plan.