India Proposes Three-Point Truce Plan for Ukraine, Focuses on Black Sea Safety

India is actively engaging both Russia and Ukraine to advance a diplomatic settlement to the conflict, proposing a three-point plan that addresses immediate humanitarian and economic concerns. According to India's Foreign Ministry, the proposal focuses on ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels in the Black Sea, protecting grain and energy exports, and halting attacks on ships and infrastructure in the strategic waterway.

India's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal stated that New Delhi is trying to be helpful by addressing the safety of shipping, grain and fuel exports, and exploring non-attack possibilities on both sides. The ministry emphasized that India has maintained ongoing conversations with Russia and Ukraine, and both countries have expressed appreciation for India's engagement efforts. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly stated that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable path forward, asserting that this is not an era of war and no solution can be found on the battlefield.

Meanwhile, fresh attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea continue to disrupt commercial shipping and endanger seafarers. India's proposal seeks to secure uninterrupted supplies of critical commodities while working toward a lasting peace settlement. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously acknowledged that Modi has "very good ideas" for finding mutually acceptable solutions, though Russia has indicated it seeks lasting peace and security guarantees rather than a temporary truce. Both Russia and Ukraine have reportedly welcomed India's diplomatic mediation efforts as a neutral party seeking to facilitate constructive dialogue.