Ukraine asks India to be more involved in ending war

Ukraine has invited the prime minister of India to visit Kyiv.

Its deputy foreign minister said Narendra Modi should be more involved in resolving the war, during a visit to New Delhi.

Emine Dzhaparova told CNBC TV18 she expected India, which is currently president of the G20, to invite Ukrainian officials to participate in its September events.

Ms Dzhaparova said: "We believe India should be engaged and involved in the Ukraine issue to a great extent.

"We believe intensification of political dialogue on the highest level is first step towards this big goal. 

"My president is requesting a phone conversation with the prime minister. We are looking forward to welcome him in Kyiv one day."

India has not been as critical of Russia's invasion as other nations and even increased its consumption of Russian oil.

Ukraine's deputy foreign minister urged India to diversify its sources of energy and military equipment, saying dependence on Russia only leads to "blackmail".