Beyond advocacy: Govt steps up diplomatic push for Russia-Ukraine settlement
India is shifting its diplomatic stance on the Russia-Ukraine war from passive advocacy to active mediation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar indicated that India is proposing solutions to address immediate concerns like grain and energy exports to help facilitate a cessation of hostilities.
Why it matters
India's potential role as a mediator represents a significant shift in global geopolitics, as both Moscow and Kyiv have acknowledged the country's constructive proposals.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said Sunday India's approach to the Russia-Ukraine war had moved beyond just the advocacy of dialogue and diplomacy between the 2 countries, suggesting India might be looking to actively mediate in the conflict. Both Moscow and Kyiv have said in the past few days that India had come up with ideas and proposals to bring the war to an end.Unlike China and other countries that have looked to mediate, India had so far offered support for all global peace initiatives - advocating engagement between the involved parties - but without introducing any signature proposal.
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