India has disclosed its diplomatic efforts towards ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that discussions are taking place at the highest level with both countries and other stakeholders. The revelation came on Tuesday as Russia and Ukraine commenced peace talks in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the US. India is advocating for a truce encompassing Black Sea shipping, grain, and energy exports, as well as a potential non-attack agreement. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that concrete proposals have been conveyed to both Moscow and Kyiv. This push for peace follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's talks with Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The developments have gained momentum, with Ukraine seeking India's assistance in establishing Black Sea food corridors on Monday. The US, Russia, and Ukrainian officials resumed negotiations in the UAE after nearly nine months, while reports suggest that India has proposed a three-part truce, which Ukraine considers the most comprehensive among several proposals received.
The three-part truce plan proposed by India seeks to halt attacks on energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, cease strikes on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, and ensure the continuous movement of grain and energy supplies through regional ports. Foreign Minister Jaishankar conveyed this proposal during his September 3 visit to Kyiv, where he met Zelenskyy and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister acknowledged receiving ceasefire proposals from India, Egypt, Turkey, and the United States. Indian interests are directly linked to this proposal, as attacks on merchant vessels have endangered Indian sailors and disrupted shipments of oil, grain, and other essential commodities.
India has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with talks taking place at the highest level between New Delhi and both Moscow and Kyiv, as well as other interested parties. These discussions have come to light following a press briefing by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday. This announcement comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The disclosed initiatives aim to establish a truce involving Black Sea shipping, grain, and energy exports, as well as potential non-attack arrangements.
India's diplomatic push for peace follows Ukraine's request on Monday for India's assistance in establishing Black Sea food corridors. The US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials resumed negotiations in the UAE after nearly nine months, with reports suggesting that India has proposed a three-part truce that Ukraine considers the most comprehensive among several proposals received. This proposal aims to halt attacks on energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, cease strikes on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, and ensure the continuous movement of grain and energy supplies through regional ports.
India has proposed a three-part truce to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with discussions taking place at the highest level between New Delhi and both Moscow and Kyiv, as well as other interested parties. This initiative aims to halt attacks on energy facilities, cease strikes on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, and ensure the continuous movement of grain and energy supplies through regional ports. The proposal was conveyed during Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Kyiv in September and has been acknowledged by Ukraine as the most comprehensive among several proposals received.
The renewal of peace talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi after nearly nine months follows Ukraine's request on Monday for India's assistance in establishing Black Sea food corridors. India's diplomatic efforts have gained momentum, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar holding talks with Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The UN reports that the conflict has resulted in at least 17,968 civilian deaths, displaced around 9.5 million people, including over 5.9 million refugees abroad and nearly 3.6 million within Ukraine.