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India Takes More Active Role in Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts

The war between Russia and Ukraine began in February 2022.

India has called for the countries to show restraint.

Now India is also talking with both sides about ways to end the fighting.

Ukraine’s foreign minister praised India’s proposal as the most comprehensive one Kyiv has received.

Russia’s president said India’s prime minister keeps raising the need to end the conflict.

The article says attacks on ports and ships could make food supplies less secure.

The war has also affected European energy markets and put pressure on India’s ties with the US.

The article argues that India should continue helping with peace efforts.

Key facts

Conflict began: February 2022
India’s stated approach: India has urged restraint and is now talking to both sides, according to S Jaishankar.
Ukraine’s response: Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called India’s proposal the most comprehensive among those Kyiv had received.
Russia’s response: Vladimir Putin said Narendra Modi raises ending the conflict and has very good ideas.
Food risk: Strikes on ports and vessels have increased the risk of a global food shock, the article says.
Other pressures: The war has disrupted European energy markets, while India’s Russian oil purchases have strained ties with the US.

indianexpress.com · 8 hrs ago