India proposal to end war most comprehensive, says Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Friday that India has presented a "comprehensive" and "broad" proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, marking the first time India has shown willingness to play a role in resolving the conflict. Speaking in Kyiv, Sybiha revealed that India has proposed four solutions, with the most all-encompassing being its own initiative.

This proposal includes a truce in the Black Sea, a ceasefire along the frontline, and an end to attacks on energy and port infrastructure, as well as an overall cessation of combat operations.

Sybiha further stated that Ukraine is open to considering an energy and Black Sea ceasefire, but only if it encompasses the aforementioned conditions. This proposal has been echoed by Turkey and Egypt, both of which have proposed a ceasefire in the Black Sea to facilitate the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports. The United States, on the other hand, has urged both sides to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his annual foreign policy speech at the Valdai Discussion Club, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his persistent focus on ending the war and his "very good ideas". Putin noted that Modi, despite their strong personal relations, has consistently raised the issue of ending the conflict, expressing his commitment to finding peaceful solutions.

This marks Modi's continuous urging of Putin since their meeting in Bishkek in August 2022, urging him to shift from "endless war" to "end of war".