India is engaged in conversations with Russia and Ukraine on a three-part ceasefire proposal that includes ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea and the unimpeded movement of grain and energy supplies.
External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated at a media briefing that both countries have appreciated New Delhi's peace efforts, following discussions led by external affairs minister S Jaishankar in Kyiv.
New Delhi condemned recent attacks on four merchant vessels carrying Indian crews in the Black Sea, demanding an end to the targeting of commercial shipping and backing negotiations to de-escalate tensions.