Kyiv, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said India was ready to mediate efforts to establish food corridors, following a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and possible steps towards ending the war.
According to a statement from Zelensky’s office, the two leaders discussed the diplomatic process and preparations for an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky said Ukraine was approaching the diplomatic agenda constructively and called for a similar willingness from Russia to de-escalate the conflict.
He said Modi had repeatedly conveyed, including to Russian President Vladimir Putin, that the time had come to end the war. Zelensky added that India could explore steps and engage with other leaders to help bring the conflict to an end.
Food security was among the key issues discussed, particularly the disruption of grain exports through the Black Sea. Zelensky said India was ready to mediate in establishing food corridors and that Ukraine looked forward to continued efforts in this direction. Both leaders agreed that their teams would remain in contact on the issue and other bilateral matters.
The Prime Minister’s Office said Modi reiterated India’s consistent position that the conflict must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He also conveyed India’s readiness to contribute to all efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
Earlier this month, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India was in discussions with Russia, Ukraine and European countries on three aspects of the conflict: protecting civilian shipping and seafarers, restoring grain exports through the Black Sea, and preventing attacks on energy infrastructure.
Jaishankar described the energy issue as the most complicated, noting that different parties had different interpretations of what constituted energy infrastructure. He said India was also coordinating its efforts with the United States, which has its own peace mediation initiative.
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