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CNBC TV18•03-10-2026, 19:57
Ukraine Considers India's "Broadest" Ceasefire Proposal, Eyes Energy & Black Sea Truce
  • •Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that India's ceasefire proposal is the "broadest" among four offers received by Kyiv.
  • •Kyiv is ready to consider a truce covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea, but only in this specific combination.
  • •Proposals for a possible ceasefire have also come from Turkiye, Egypt, and the United States.
  • •Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "very good ideas" for finding a mutually acceptable settlement to the Ukraine conflict.
  • •Ukraine insists any ceasefire must cover combat operations, attacks on energy and port infrastructure, and the situation in the Black Sea.

Key Questions Answered

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that out of four offers received, India's proposal is the "broadest," and Kyiv is ready to consider a truce covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea in that specific combination.

Aside from India, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha noted that proposals for a possible ceasefire had also been received from Turkiye, Egypt, and the United States.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi constantly raises the issue of ending the conflict and has "very good ideas" aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions.