India moves beyond advocacy in Ukraine peace efforts, Jaishankar says

India has intensified diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, moving beyond advocacy to active engagement with both Kyiv and Moscow, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, marking a public acknowledgement of New Delhi's latest initiative. Jaishankar said India is focusing on Black Sea shipping safety, grain exports, and energy supplies, with ongoing conversations covering immediate concerns like non-attack possibilities. This follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ideas, and Ukraine's confirmation of receiving separate ceasefire proposals from India. India has consistently pushed for dialogue and diplomacy for over four years, with Jaishankar highlighting historical ties with Russia since the 1950s, while noting the relationship now includes significant trade, investment, energy, and military components.