I asked him: During your discussions (with Modi) did you touch upon nuclear security? What part of your 10-point peace plan have you discussed? Will there be a future peace summit? Have you discussed whether Russia will participate in that summit? Could you comment on the possible involvement of India in the release of children abducted by Russia? Any condemnation of Russia’s actions forcing or tricking Indian citizens into participating in the war?
Zelensky: I will start with the last question. Prime Minister Modi said he condemns that and will ensure that Indian citizens do not fight for the Russian army. I perfectly understand him. I just can’t understand how you could enrol foreign citizens. Forcibly or not, I don’t know. How could it happen otherwise? It is indeed bad.
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