India is going ‘beyond advocacy’ on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India is moving beyond mere advocacy to actively engage in diplomatic efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He highlighted India's focus on issues like grain exports and maritime safety while acknowledging the historical importance of ties with Russia.
Why it matters
This signals a shift in India's foreign policy toward a more proactive role in mediating global geopolitical crises.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday (October 4, 2026) that India is going “beyond advocacy” on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, on Black sea safety, and grain export agreements. Talking on India’s stand on the conflict, he said, “Our position on that conflict has been very clear, which is that we would like to see an end to this conflict, and we believe that this will require dialogue and diplomacy. There has to be negotiations in this regard. We have been advocating it for many years, and in recent months we have got a little bit more involved beyond advocacy.”
Mr. Jaishankar was delivering a speech on “From New Delhi to New Momentum: Opportunities for Emerging and Middle Power Cooperation” at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Delhi on Sunday (October 4, 2026).
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