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India mediates Russia-Ukraine talks on grain, shipping safety

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 3:54 PM UTC · How we work

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India has moved beyond advocacy to directly mediate the Russia-Ukraine war, holding talks with Moscow and Kyiv.
The talks address Black Sea shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and possible non-attack arrangements.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called India’s ceasefire proposal the most comprehensive of four.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ideas and said India raises the conflict at every meeting.

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Story summary

India has moved beyond advocacy to directly mediate the Russia-Ukraine war, holding talks with Moscow and Kyiv.
The talks address Black Sea shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and possible non-attack arrangements.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called India’s ceasefire proposal the most comprehensive of four.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ideas and said India raises the conflict at every meeting.