On Friday, Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's National Security Advisor, met with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss bilateral relations and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This meeting follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kyiv in August 2024 and marks Umerov as the second high-ranking Ukrainian official to visit India since then. Doval reiterated India's commitment to a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, a stance that Umerov acknowledged. They discussed the current front line situation and the progress of negotiations towards achieving a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine. The talks also focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, building on the agreements made during Modi's visit to Ukraine. Umerov expressed appreciation for the constructive dialogue and emphasized the importance of finding lasting solutions. India has maintained a neutral position regarding the conflict, advocating for peace while refraining from publicly condemning Russia's actions.