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Zelenskyy thanks India for Independence Day greetings

2 sourcesUpdated 26 Aug 2026, 7:10 am Coverage regionsIndia
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Zelenskyy thanked President Droupadi Murmu for conveying Independence Day greetings to Ukraine.

He said India’s wishes reflected support for peace in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to stronger bilateral ties and mutually beneficial dialogue.

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also thanked S. Jaishankar for his congratulatory message.

Why it mattersThe thank-you note signals cordial Ukraine-India ties and could shape future diplomatic engagement.
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India’s Ambassador Anjani Kumar attended the official celebrations in Kyiv, and Ukraine’s embassy in New Delhi marked the occasion.

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Both reports agree that Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to India for Independence Day greetings and linked the message to peace and closer ties.

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The reporting is consistent on the exchange of greetings, but details of any follow-up on bilateral ties or peace efforts are not provided.

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The reporting is framed as a diplomatic exchange between India and Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s gratitude is presented alongside remarks about peace and bilateral ties. The story also notes reciprocal messages from Andrii Sybiha and the presence of India’s ambassador in Kyiv.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses gratitude to India for conveying Independence Day greetings

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his gratitude to Indian President Droupadi Murmu for conveying Independence Day greetings to the people of Ukraine. In a social media post, President Zelenskyy thanked the Indian leader for her wishes for peace and reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and mutually beneficial dialogue. Additionally, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for his congratulatory message, while India's Ambassador to Ukraine, Anjani Kumar, attended the official Independence Day celebrations in Kyiv to convey greetings.

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Zelenskyy thanks India for peace wishes on Ukraine's Independence Day

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude after receiving official Independence Day felicitations from Indian President Droupadi Murmu, highlighting India's peace wishes on social media. Zelenskyy emphasized that a dignified end to Russia's war is a major dream for Ukrainians and noted the importance of global cooperation. Furthermore, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his greetings, and Indian Ambassador Anjani Kumar attended the official celebrations in Kyiv while the Ukrainian Embassy in New Delhi marked the occasion.