Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Jaishankar Says India Steps Up Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts
India says it is doing more to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said India is talking with both countries.
The talks cover keeping ships safe in the Black Sea.
They also discuss grain and energy exports, as well as possible agreements not to attack certain targets.
Jaishankar said the conflict should end through talks and diplomacy.
Ukraine’s foreign minister said his country received ceasefire proposals from India and three other countries.
He described India’s proposal as the broadest.
He also said Ukraine was ready to consider a ceasefire covering energy facilities and the Black Sea.
These discussions are still ongoing.
S. Jaishankar said India has become more involved in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and is speaking with both countries.
Discussions include Black Sea shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and possible non-attack arrangements.
Jaishankar said India supports ending the conflict through dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiations.
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv received ceasefire proposals from India and three other countries, describing India’s as the broadest.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin praised Narendra Modi’s ideas for finding a mutually acceptable solution; Sybiha said Ukraine would consider a combined energy and Black Sea ceasefire.
- Who
- India, represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, is engaging with Russia and Ukraine; Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha also described proposals received by Kyiv.
- What
- India has stepped up diplomatic conversations about ending the war, including Black Sea shipping safety, exports, and possible non-attack arrangements.
- When
- Jaishankar made the remarks on a Sunday at the Munich Leaders’ Meeting; he said India’s involvement had increased in recent months.
- Where
- Jaishankar spoke at the Munich Leaders’ Meeting in New Delhi; the discussions include Black Sea shipping.
- Why
- Jaishankar said India wants the conflict to end through dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiations.
- Indian official
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- Countries in discussions
- India, Russia, and Ukraine
- Discussion topics
- Black Sea shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and possible non-attack arrangements
- India’s stated approach
- Dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiations
- Ceasefire proposals
- Ukraine’s foreign minister said Kyiv received proposals from India, Türkiye, Egypt, and the United States; he described India’s as the broadest.
- Ukraine’s stated readiness
- Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine was ready to consider a ceasefire covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea.
- Event
- Munich Leaders’ Meeting in New Delhi
- Related remarks
- Vladimir Putin said Narendra Modi had good ideas for finding a mutually acceptable solution.
Sources
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