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Zelensky Urges India to Aid Reopening of Black Sea Grain Route
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked New Delhi to intervene with Russia to restore the Black Sea grain corridor, citing India's diplomatic leverage.
Kyiv's President Volodymyr Zelensky has reached out to the Indian government, seeking its assistance in reviving the Black Sea grain corridor that was disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Zelensky highlighted India's strategic relationship with Moscow and its standing in global forums as a potential bridge to negotiate safe passage for Ukrainian grain shipments.
India, which maintains a balanced diplomatic stance with both Moscow and Kyiv, is being asked to use its influence to secure guarantees that would allow commercial vessels to navigate the Black Sea without fear of attack. The grain route is crucial for delivering Ukrainian agricultural exports to markets in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, where shortages have driven up food prices.
Delhi officials have not yet disclosed a formal response, but analysts note that India's participation could bolster its image as a neutral mediator while addressing global food security concerns. The request underscores the widening scope of India's foreign policy, extending beyond traditional regional issues to pivotal global economic matters.
India, which maintains a balanced diplomatic stance with both Moscow and Kyiv, is being asked to use its influence to secure guarantees that would allow commercial vessels to navigate the Black Sea without fear of attack. The grain route is crucial for delivering Ukrainian agricultural exports to markets in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, where shortages have driven up food prices.
Delhi officials have not yet disclosed a formal response, but analysts note that India's participation could bolster its image as a neutral mediator while addressing global food security concerns. The request underscores the widening scope of India's foreign policy, extending beyond traditional regional issues to pivotal global economic matters.