India has formally proposed a three-part truce framework for the Russia-Ukraine war, stepping up its diplomatic role in a conflict that is now in its fifth year. New Delhi conveyed the plan to the Ukrainian leadership during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Kyiv last month.
The proposal centres on three linked measures: an end to attacks on energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, the continued movement of grain and energy through Black Sea ports, and a halt to strikes on commercial vessels in the strategic waterway.
Ukraine calls it the "most comprehensive"
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed on October 2 that Kyiv had received the Indian proposal and described it as the most comprehensive among the four international ceasefire initiatives currently on the table. Ukraine has also received possible truce proposals from Turkey, Egypt and the United States.
Sybiha said Ukraine was ready to consider different formats for a truce, but insisted that any agreement should cover not only combat operations but also attacks on energy and port infrastructure and the situation in the Black Sea.
India's plan goes further than the other initiatives. The Egyptian and Turkish proposals focus primarily on keeping grain moving through the Black Sea by seeking a halt to attacks on commercial shipping, while the American proposal centres on an "energy ceasefire". New Delhi's framework attempts to cover both infrastructure and shipping while keeping vital commodity flows open.
India steps beyond advocacy
The proposal figured in Jaishankar's separate meetings with Sybiha and President Volodymyr Zelensky during his September 3 visit to Kyiv — the first standalone trip to Ukraine by an Indian foreign minister. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Delhi earlier this week, Jaishankar said India had moved "beyond advocacy" and was holding practical discussions with both Moscow and Kyiv on reducing hostilities.
The plan has also drawn a public reaction from Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "excellent ideas" aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions to the war, and appreciated Modi for maintaining a neutral position while staying committed to ending the conflict.
The response of Russia and Ukraine to the Indian proposal could not immediately be ascertained, though sources acknowledged that follow-up exchanges between the three countries had taken place.
Sources: NDTV — India Sends 3-Part Peace Plan To End Russia-Ukraine War. What's In It; Hindustan Times — India proposes 3-part truce amid Russia-Ukraine war to keep grain, energy flowing; CNBC TV18 — India proposes 3-part truce plan for Russia-Ukraine war: Report
The proposal centres on three linked measures: an end to attacks on energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, the continued movement of grain and energy through Black Sea ports, and a halt to strikes on commercial vessels in the strategic waterway.
Ukraine calls it the "most comprehensive"
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed on October 2 that Kyiv had received the Indian proposal and described it as the most comprehensive among the four international ceasefire initiatives currently on the table. Ukraine has also received possible truce proposals from Turkey, Egypt and the United States.
Sybiha said Ukraine was ready to consider different formats for a truce, but insisted that any agreement should cover not only combat operations but also attacks on energy and port infrastructure and the situation in the Black Sea.
India's plan goes further than the other initiatives. The Egyptian and Turkish proposals focus primarily on keeping grain moving through the Black Sea by seeking a halt to attacks on commercial shipping, while the American proposal centres on an "energy ceasefire". New Delhi's framework attempts to cover both infrastructure and shipping while keeping vital commodity flows open.
India steps beyond advocacy
The proposal figured in Jaishankar's separate meetings with Sybiha and President Volodymyr Zelensky during his September 3 visit to Kyiv — the first standalone trip to Ukraine by an Indian foreign minister. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Delhi earlier this week, Jaishankar said India had moved "beyond advocacy" and was holding practical discussions with both Moscow and Kyiv on reducing hostilities.
The plan has also drawn a public reaction from Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "excellent ideas" aimed at finding mutually acceptable solutions to the war, and appreciated Modi for maintaining a neutral position while staying committed to ending the conflict.
The response of Russia and Ukraine to the Indian proposal could not immediately be ascertained, though sources acknowledged that follow-up exchanges between the three countries had taken place.
Sources: NDTV — India Sends 3-Part Peace Plan To End Russia-Ukraine War. What's In It; Hindustan Times — India proposes 3-part truce amid Russia-Ukraine war to keep grain, energy flowing; CNBC TV18 — India proposes 3-part truce plan for Russia-Ukraine war: Report
