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  "id": 11962180,
  "title": "India pushes for bigger role in Russia-Ukraine talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/india-pushes-for-bigger-role-in-russia-ukraine-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:36:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/04/india-pushing-for-bigger-role-in-russia-ukraine-talks"
  },
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  "account": "New Delhi: India is pressing for a larger role in mediating an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Jaishankar reiterated that India's stance on the war is clear: they desire a cessation of hostilities, believing dialogue and diplomacy are essential for resolution. The Indian foreign minister has been increasingly engaged in discussions with both Russia and Ukraine over the past few months, moving beyond mere advocacy to direct dialogue with both parties.\n\nIndia's efforts seem primarily focused on ensuring the safety of shipping in the Black Sea, but Jaishankar hinted at broader involvement, including talks on grain and energy exports, as well as potential avenues for preventing further attacks. This approach is part of ongoing negotiations, he noted.\n\nJaishankar's involvement began with his first solo visit to Ukraine in September. He previously met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi in the same month. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that the United States is aiming to orchestrate a new series of talks between Ukraine and Russia, with the goal of concluding the four-and-a-half-year conflict by the end of October. However, the US-led peace initiatives have encountered significant challenges, as Washington's focus remains on its ongoing conflict with Iran, and escalating aerial assaults by Russia in Ukraine are impeding progress on previous negotiations. Moscow has consistently resisted adopting more conciliatory terms to bring the war to an end.",
  "summary": "Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says New Delhi has advocated ending the conflict for many years and believes that dialogue and diplomacy are needed.",
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        "title": "India pushing for bigger role in Russia-Ukraine talks",
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        "title": "India pushes for bigger role in Russia-Ukraine talks",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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