India offers to mediate on Black Sea grain corridors

Modi and Zelenskyy discuss grain crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday. They discussed Russia's blocking of grain exports via the Black Sea and India's readiness to mediate.

First time Zelenskyy speaks on India's proposal

This is the first time Zelenskyy has publicly commented on India's proposal to broker a ceasefire in the Black Sea, which has witnessed attacks on Ukrainian grain exports.

India ready to mediate on food corridors

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said India was ready to mediate in establishing food corridors. He noted that Russia must understand the global economy is suffering because of blocked sea routes.

“India is ready to mediate in establishing food corridors”

Modi reiterates commitment to peace

Modi said he reiterated India's firm commitment to contributing in every possible way towards a peaceful resolution. He thanked Zelenskyy for sharing perspectives on the conflict and humanitarian aspects.

Jaishankar speaks with Russian Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday. Their conversation focused on the Ukraine conflict and ongoing diplomatic initiatives.

India's broader proposal for ending war

India's proposal revolves around easing fighting in the Black Sea region to allow Ukrainian agricultural exports, Russia halting attacks on energy infrastructure, and Ukraine refraining from attacking Russian positions.

Black Sea region feeds hundreds of millions

Fighting in the Black Sea region could put at least four hundred million people in Africa, West Asia and Asia at risk of food shortages, malnutrition and hunger.

Ukraine's critical grain export ports

Ukraine has three key deep-water ports on the Black Sea coast: Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi. These handle around ninety percent of Ukraine's agricultural exports.

Russia's grain exports through the region

Russia exports approximately forty two to forty four million tonnes of grain through the Azov-Black Sea region, representing seventy seven to eighty one percent of its total grain exports.

Peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi

The US-brokered two-day peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are starting Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. India's outreach to both sides comes ahead of these negotiations.

Zelenskyy calls for Russian de-escalation

Zelenskyy said Ukraine has always taken a constructive approach and Russia must show the same readiness to de-escalate. He said Modi has told the Russian leader now is the time to end the war.