Macron, Modi Back 'Just and Durable' Peace in Ukraine in Post-Paris Call as Putin Warns Foreign Troops Will Be Targeted
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on Saturday following the Paris summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" -- a diplomatic initiative aimed at securing international commitments for post-war security guarantees to Ukraine.
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“I presented the result of the work we conducted with President Zelensky and our partners,” Macron said in a post on social media platform X.
“India and France share the same will for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine,” he added, affirming that both countries would continue to work together “to chart the path to peace.”
Je viens de m’entretenir avec le Premier ministre @NarendraModi.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 6, 2025
Je lui ai présenté le résultat des travaux que nous avons conduits avec le Président Zelensky et nos partenaires de la Coalition des volontaires ce jeudi à Paris.
L’Inde et la France partagent la même volonté…
Prime Minister Modi had echoed similar sentiment in an earlier post, describing the conversation as “very good” and highlighting progress in bilateral cooperation and shared views on global issues.
“We exchanged views on international and regional issues, including efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine,” Modi posted.
The two leaders also reaffirmed the strength of the India-France strategic partnership, which they said remains central to promoting global peace and stability.
Had a very good conversation with President Macron. We reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas. Exchanged views on international and regional issues, including efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. The…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2025
The call comes amid heightened international diplomacy around Ukraine, including a proposed multilateral security framework and continued discussion of troop deployments or peacekeeping measures following a potential ceasefire.
India, which has maintained a neutral stance on the conflict, has previously supported diplomatic resolution efforts and emphasized the importance of dialogue.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning that any foreign military personnel deployed to Ukraine -- even in the context of a post-ceasefire mission -- would be treated as “legitimate targets for defeat,” escalating tensions as international partners push forward with plans for postwar security guarantees for Kyiv.