India seeks bigger role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Sunday that India is seeking a greater role in brokering an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing that dialogue and diplomacy are necessary to resolve the conflict. Jaishankar stated India has increased its involvement beyond advocacy in recent months, holding conversations with both Russia and Ukraine. Current discussions include Black Sea shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and non-attack possibilities, with ongoing talks happening now. Jaishankar made his first solo trip to Ukraine in September, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi that same month. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the U.S. wants to broker new peace talks by late October, though previous rounds have stalled.