The United States has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine as "potentially helpful," AFP reported on Friday (August 23), citing the White House.&nbsp;

PM Modi reached Ukraine after a seven-hour train journey from Poland. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine. The White House&nbsp;said that it believes Modi's visit could contribute positively to the situation in Ukraine.

If Modi's Ukraine trip can work toward "getting us to an end to the conflict that comports with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky's vision for a just peace, well, then we think that would be helpful," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said during a press briefing.

In a joint statement released on Friday, the Indian PM and Ukrainian president&nbsp;highlighted their shared interest in advancing bilateral relations between the two nations. PM Modi emphasised his message of peace and urged both Russia and Ukraine to engage in talks to end the war as soon as possible.

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"The road to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. And we should move in that direction without wasting any time. Both sides should sit together to find a way out of this crisis," the Indian PM said.

"I want to assure you that India is ready to play an active role in any efforts towards peace. If I can play any role in this personally, I will do that I want to assure you as a friend," he added.

"Our approach are always people centric- I want to assure to the whole world that we stand for territorial integrity. While I was in Moscow - I told very clear that this is not time for war, any resolution can bring through dialogue, discussion not on war field. Both sides need to sit together and should find way for peace," Modi said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine as "potentially helpful," AFP reported on Friday (August 23), citing the White House.

The United States has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine as "potentially helpful," AFP reported on Friday (August 23), citing the White House. PM Modi reached Ukraine after a seven-hour train journey from Poland. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine. The White House said that it believes Modi's visit could contribute positively to the situation in Ukraine. If Modi's Ukraine trip can work toward "getting us to an end to the conflict that comports with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky's vision for a just peace, well, then we think that would be helpful," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said during a press briefing. In a joint statement released on Friday, the Indian PM and Ukrainian president highlighted their shared interest in advancing bilateral relations between the two nations. PM Modi emphasised his message of peace and urged both Russia and Ukraine to engage in talks to end the war as soon as possible. Also read: US national security advisor to visit China: Will it lead to Biden-Xi meet? "The road to resolution can only be found through dialogue and diplomacy. And we should move in that direction without wasting any time. Both sides should sit together to find a way out of this crisis," the Indian PM said. "I want to assure you that India is ready to play an active role in any efforts towards peace. If I can play any role in this personally, I will do that I want to assure you as a friend," he added. "Our approach are always people centric- I want to assure to the whole world that we stand for territorial integrity. While I was in Moscow - I told very clear that this is not time for war, any resolution can bring through dialogue, discussion not on war field. Both sides need to sit together and should find way for peace," Modi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Modi's historic Ukraine visit could aid 'Zelensky’s vision' for peace, says White House

Members of Indian Diaspora speak to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal. The diaspora expressed optimism on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine.

Members of Indian Diaspora expressed optimism on PM Modi's visit to Ukraine

Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ukraine MP Sviatoslav Yurash has expressed his optimism that PM Modi's visit will strengthen ties between India and Ukraine. Ukraine MP Yulia Klymenko has welcomed PM Modi's Kyiv visit & has said that Ukrainian MPs have invited him to address the Parliament.

WION speaks to Ukrainian MP Yulia Klymenko and Sviatoslav Yurash