India Ready To Act As Mediator In Establishing Black Sea Food Corridors — Zelenskyy After Call With Modi

On November 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war, preparations for a meeting in Abu Dhabi, and India's potential role in restoring Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is actively preparing to address all agenda items during the Abu Dhabi meeting and is committed to a constructive dialogue.

He highlighted Modi's repeated calls for an end to the war, including discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders focused on food security and Russia's blockade of grain exports in the Black Sea. India expressed readiness to serve as a mediator in establishing food corridors, recognizing that such actions harm not only Russia's economy but also hundreds of millions of people across various nations.

Following the conversation, both teams committed to maintaining contact on food security and other bilateral matters. Earlier, Zelenskyy announced that the EU would implement an emergency assistance mechanism to swiftly provide Ukraine with the necessary funds.