Archive · 5 Sep 2026
India Says It Is Working With Russia, Ukraine For Peace
India says it is talking with both Russia and Ukraine.
The country wants to help reduce or stop the war.
India believes that talking is better than continuing to fight.
It also supports diplomacy, which means trying to solve problems through discussions.
Jaishankar said each country should help in the way it thinks will work best.
India also wants to support other efforts to end the conflict.
The statement does not give a specific date or location for these efforts.
Its main message is that India wants the war to move toward an end.
India says it remains in contact with both Russia and Ukraine.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said India is working toward mitigating or ending the war.
India believes dialogue and diplomacy should be central to efforts to resolve the conflict.
Jaishankar said countries should contribute in whatever way they believe will be most effective.
India said it supports the efforts of others seeking to bring the conflict to an end.
- Who
- India and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar; Russia and Ukraine are also involved.
- What
- India says it is in contact with Russia and Ukraine and is working toward mitigating or ending the war.
- When
- Not specified in the statement.
- Where
- Not specified in the statement.
- Why
- India believes dialogue, diplomacy and coordinated efforts can help bring the conflict to an end.
- Countries involved
- India, Russia and Ukraine
- India’s stated role
- Maintaining contact with Russia and Ukraine
- Objective
- Mitigation or cessation of the war
- Preferred approach
- Dialogue and diplomacy
- India’s position
- Supporting efforts to bring the conflict to an end
- Statement attributed to
- Jaishankar