Jaishankar says India has gone beyond advocacy with talks involving Russia and Ukraine
On 4 October 2026 in New Delhi, EAM S. Jaishankar said India is in conversations with both Russia and Ukraine on Black Sea shipping safety, grain and energy exports and non-attack possibilities.
Summary
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on 4 October 2026 at the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi that India has moved beyond advocacy on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and is in ongoing conversations with both Moscow and Kyiv. He said New Delhi is trying to be helpful on Black Sea safety of shipping, grain exports, energy exports and non-attack possibilities. The remarks came after Ukraine's Foreign Minister said India had put forward a comprehensive proposal among several peace ideas.
Key facts
- Event
- Munich Leaders Meeting, New Delhi (4 Oct 2026)
- Minister
- EAM S. Jaishankar
- Phrase
- Beyond advocacy / a little more involved
- Focus areas
- Black Sea shipping safety; grain; energy; non-attack possibilities
- Partners in talks
- Russia and Ukraine
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In October 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India had gone ‘beyond advocacy’ on ending which conflict?
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Correct answer: D — Russia-Ukraine conflict
At which New Delhi event on 4 October 2026 did Jaishankar disclose India’s ongoing conversations with Russia and Ukraine?
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Correct answer: A — Munich Leaders’ Meeting
Which of the following was NOT listed by Jaishankar among areas of India’s helpful conversations with Russia and Ukraine?
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Correct answer: D — WTO dispute settlement reform