PM Modi to Take 20-Hour Train Ride for 7-Hour Visit to Ukraine During Russia-Ukraine War

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:02pm on 22 Aug 2024,Thursday India Global

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Ukraine by train for a 7-hour visit, departing from Poland on Thursday evening. The 20-hour journey on "Train Force One" is necessary because Ukrainian airports are closed due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. During the visit, Modi will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and significant defense agreements are expected to be discussed. The train, equipped with advanced security and luxury features, has also been used by leaders like US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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