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India’s Foreign Minister Signals Shift in Ukraine Strategy, Moves to Direct Talks with Moscow and Kyiv
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🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:48 AM
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Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India will transition from advocacy to direct engagement with both Moscow and Kyiv in its Ukraine policy.
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar told reporters that India’s approach to the Ukraine conflict is changing, moving beyond public advocacy to direct diplomatic conversations with both Moscow and Kyiv.
In a statement, Jaishankar said the shift aims to enhance India’s role as a neutral mediator and to better understand the perspectives of both sides.
India has previously called for a peaceful resolution and respect for sovereignty, but the new strategy signals a willingness to engage more closely with the conflicting parties.
The minister added that India will use its diplomatic channels to encourage dialogue and support a stable, negotiated settlement.
This development follows India’s long-standing policy of balancing relations with Russia while maintaining ties with Western nations and Ukraine.
In a statement, Jaishankar said the shift aims to enhance India’s role as a neutral mediator and to better understand the perspectives of both sides.
India has previously called for a peaceful resolution and respect for sovereignty, but the new strategy signals a willingness to engage more closely with the conflicting parties.
The minister added that India will use its diplomatic channels to encourage dialogue and support a stable, negotiated settlement.
This development follows India’s long-standing policy of balancing relations with Russia while maintaining ties with Western nations and Ukraine.