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India trying to bring Russia, Ukraine & Europe to the table on 3 fronts: Jaishankar

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

India is actively engaging with Russia, Ukraine, and European nations to reach an agreement on three specific issues created by the conflict. These initiatives aim to protect civilian shipping, restore vital Black Sea grain shipments, and stop strikes targeting energy infrastructure. Disrupted maritime routes have already increased freight and insurance costs for essential commodities, while halting strikes on energy facilities remains the most complicated challenge due to differing definitions among the parties.

Key points

  • Protecting civilian shipping and seafarers is essential to restoring global agricultural…: Protecting civilian shipping and seafarers is essential to restoring global agricultural trade routes.
  • Halting strikes on energy assets remains complex because nations disagree on what constit…: Halting strikes on energy assets remains complex because nations disagree on what constitutes infrastructure.
  • India aims to stabilize international food and energy markets through ongoing dialogue wi…: India aims to stabilize international food and energy markets through ongoing dialogue with all involved parties.

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India's External affairs minister S Jaishankar has discussed the protection of civilian shipping with Russia, Ukraine, and European nations

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said India has held discussions with Russia, Ukraine and European countries on protecting civilian shipping, restoring grain exports through the Black Sea and preventing attacks on energy infrastructure amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.According to news agency ANI, Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Jaishankar said India was engaging with the parties on three key aspects of the conflict, including the safety of civilian vessels and seafarers, the restoration of grain shipments from Russia and Ukraine, and preventing attacks on energy infrastructure. He said India was trying to bring the concerned parties together to address these issues."One, not to attack civilian shipping and seafarers," he said, outlining the first of the three areas discussed with Russia, Ukraine and Europe.On the second issue, Jaishankar stressed the need to restore grain shipments from both Russia and Ukraine, warning that exports through the Black Sea had declined sharply amid the conflict."The second,…

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