New Delhi, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India is stepping up diplomatic engagement with Russia and Ukraine to explore ways to end the prolonged conflict, with proposals covering the safety of commercial shipping in the Black Sea, energy and grain exports, and possible non-attack arrangements, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that India believes the conflict must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Addressing a bi-weekly press briefing, he said New Delhi had conveyed several ideas to both sides as part of its efforts to contribute to peace in the region.
Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had emphasised the need to end prolonged wars. He added that Modi spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, with the two leaders exchanging views on the conflict, its humanitarian impact and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to contributing to peace in every possible way. Later on Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, with both leaders discussing diplomatic initiatives related to the conflict.
On the proposed food corridor, Jaiswal said India had exchanged ideas with both countries and remained in contact with them and other interested parties to support efforts to restore peace.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi reaffirmed India’s human-centric approach and its consistent position that the conflict must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders also discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and Ukraine.
Following his conversation with Modi, Zelensky said India was ready to mediate in establishing food corridors and that Ukraine looked forward to continued efforts in this direction.
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