Zelenskyy says India is mostly supportive but urges reduced Russian energy reliance, citing Trump’s Ukraine backing.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism about India's support for Ukraine during a UN General Assembly interview, stating India is "mostly" aligned with Kyiv despite ongoing energy ties with Russia. He emphasized the need to strengthen relations and encourage India to reduce reliance on Russian energy, citing U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump as a potential catalyst. Zelenskyy praised Trump’s commitment to Ukraine’s cause and contrasted India’s position with China’s closer alignment with Russia. He noted Putin’s continued claims of victory despite lacking battlefield momentum, underscoring Ukraine’s push for a swift resolution.