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India Steps Up Ukraine Peace Efforts: Beyond Advocacy to Active Diplomacy
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed India's active diplomatic role in resolving the Ukraine conflict, moving beyond mere advocacy.
- •India is engaging directly with Moscow and Kyiv, focusing on ensuring the safety of grain exports and energy supplies through the Black Sea.
- •Jaishankar highlighted ongoing conversations with Russia and Ukraine regarding grain exports, energy exports, and non-attack possibilities.
- •This active mediation addresses a key gap in India's foreign policy, aligning with its self-perception as a rising global pole.
- •Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian officials have acknowledged India's constructive proposals and willingness to mediate.
Key Questions Answered
India has engaged in direct conversations with both Moscow and Kyiv to help end the war, starting with securing Black Sea shipping safety for grain and energy exports and addressing immediate concerns like non-attack possibilities.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha revealed that among the proposals on the table, India’s is the most comprehensive and broadest, noting that Ukraine is ready for an energy and Black Sea ceasefire in that combination.
As India's economic footprint, diaspora, and security dependencies expand, maintaining a purely hands-off foreign policy has become counterproductive. A true global pole must shape regional stability and secure trade routes, especially when conflicts trigger severe energy and food shocks worldwide.
