Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Jaishankar Says Limited Russia-Ukraine Deal Would Be Positive
India’s foreign minister, S. Jaishankar, said India is talking with both Russia and Ukraine.
The discussions became more active after ships in the Black Sea were attacked and Indian sailors were killed or injured.
India protested to both countries and asked for safer shipping.
The talks also turned to moving grain, fertiliser and fuel.
Jaishankar said it is hard to know whether the conversations will lead to an agreement.
He believes even a small agreement between the two countries would be a good thing.
He also said the United Nations needs reform and that India will speak up for developing countries.
India has been speaking with both Russia and Ukraine since July, Jaishankar said.
The talks began after attacks on Black Sea shipping killed and injured Indian sailors.
India has raised concerns about maritime safety, grain exports, fertiliser and fuel.
Jaishankar said even a limited agreement between Kyiv and Moscow would be a positive step.
He also called for reforming the United Nations and said India would continue voicing Global South concerns.
- Who
- India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with Russia and Ukraine as the parties involved.
- What
- Jaishankar described India's conversations with both countries and said a limited agreement would be a positive development.
- When
- The latest round of conversations began in July; Jaishankar spoke at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave on Monday.
- Where
- At the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi; the talks also involved meetings in Bishkek and Kyiv.
- Why
- India began engaging actively after attacks on Black Sea shipping killed and injured Indian sailors, and has raised maritime safety and the movement of grain, fertiliser and fuel.
- Indian official
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- Start of latest conversations
- July, according to Jaishankar
- Trigger for active engagement
- Attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea; Indian sailors were killed and injured.
- Issues discussed
- Shipping safety, grain exports, fertiliser and fuel
- Meetings mentioned
- Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin met in Bishkek in August; Jaishankar later visited Kyiv to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Event
- 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi
- Jaishankar's assessment
- A limited agreement between Russia and Ukraine would be a big positive in the circumstances.