Jaishankar Says India Is in Talks With Russia and Ukraine

India has expanded its diplomatic engagement on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, moving beyond public calls for dialogue to conversations with both governments about practical ceasefire-related concerns, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said October 4. He described the discussions as ongoing and said they cover Black Sea shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and possible non-attack arrangements. Jaishankar made the remarks at the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, saying India had become more involved in recent months after advocating negotiations for years. He said the effort began with the safety of shipping in the Black Sea and broadened to issues that concern both Russia and Ukraine. He did not publicly detail the terms of any Indian proposal or say whether either government had accepted specific measures. The comments describe India’s expanding diplomatic role but do not establish that an agreement has been reached. The reported conversations are based on Jaishankar’s public account; the supplied reporting includes no separate confirmation from Russian or Ukrainian officials about their content or progress.