External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Kyiv, Ukraine, to offer India's diplomatic assistance in ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict
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In Kyiv, Jaishankar offers India’s help to stop Ukraine-Russia war
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Kyiv and offered India's assistance to help end the Ukraine-Russia war. He highlighted that attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region are severely impacting developing economies of the Global South, particularly in energy security and agricultural production. India's diplomatic engagement underscores its growing role as a voice for the Global South and its commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. This visit marks a significant step in India's balancing act between strategic partners while advocating for dialogue and diplomacy.
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Jaishankar emphasized that attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region are adversely affecting energy security and agricultural production in Global South countries
India positions itself as a voice for developing nations impacted by the war's economic fallout, especially food and fuel insecurity
The visit reflects India's strategic balancing between Russia (defence/energy partner) and the West, while advocating dialogue and diplomacy
India has consistently called for cessation of hostilities and return to negotiations since the conflict began in February 2022
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