India to Mediate Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Says Jaishankar

India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the US has deliberately chosen to become a "lonelier power," while reaffirming Russia's longstanding support for India. He made these remarks at the Munich Leaders Meeting. Jaishankar indicated India's approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict has moved beyond advocating dialogue, suggesting active mediation. He revealed India has proposed ideas addressing immediate concerns like grain exports, energy exports, and non-attack possibilities, with both Moscow and Kyiv acknowledging these proposals. The minister noted the world is marked by America's radical repositioning and China's rise, with the US's underwriting of the global system diluting. India's shift is driven by domestic fallout, including Black Sea shipping disruptions and US pressure over Russian crude purchases.