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India offers 3-part plan to de-escalate Ukraine war

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In short

The diplomatic push follows a Monday phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding recent war developments. India's strategy seeks an immediate halt to attacks on energy infrastructure, commercial shipping vessels, and civilian mariners. Furthermore, the plan establishes specific measures to ensure uninterrupted grain and energy shipments through contested Black Sea ports. During the exchange, Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.

Key points

  • Direct threats to Indian seafarers prompted New Delhi to address vessel attacks with both…: Direct threats to Indian seafarers prompted New Delhi to address vessel attacks with both Moscow and Kyiv.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India's willingness to support all diplomatic effor…: Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India's willingness to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war.
  • Protecting Black Sea ports remains central to securing the transit of vital global grain…: Protecting Black Sea ports remains central to securing the transit of vital global grain and energy supplies.

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India's proposal calls for a halt to attacks on energy facilities and critical infrastructure; measures to keep grain and energy shipments moving through Black Sea ports; and an end to strikes on merchant vessels, civilian crew and maritime trade routes. The Indian proposals may not deal with the core demands of the war but deals with the critical question of economic security.

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