India played a big role in ending the Russia-Ukraine war: Kiev called New Delhi’s ceasefire plan the most comprehensive, signs of agreement on Black Sea and energy truce.

India’s global mediation appears to be achieving historic success in resolving the fierce conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has been going on for almost three years through diplomatic negotiations. In a recent and major diplomatic statement from the Ukrainian capital Kiev, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has confirmed that among the four major proposals under consideration at the international level for a ceasefire and peace restoration, India’s proposal is the most comprehensive and practical Is. Sibiha clarified that for the first time India has expressed a concrete desire for a formal ceasefire between the two countries and active mediation to reduce tension, which Kiev is taking very seriously.

According to Ukraine, currently proposals from four countries of the world regarding ceasefire are on the diplomatic table:

1. United States of America (US): Proposal to prevent attacks on energy infrastructure.

2. Türkiye and Egypt: Limited proposal focused on safe grain exports and safety of maritime navigation in the Black Sea.

3. India (New Delhi): A complete and comprehensive ceasefire framework that integrates not only the halting of military operations but also the protection of energy grids, ports, safe navigation in the Black Sea and restoration of global food security.

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister said that instead of a piecemeal ceasefire in different parts, this integrated package by India is the most balanced. Kiev has made it clear that it is fully ready for a simultaneous ceasefire on energy infrastructure and Black Sea navigation.

Behind this initiative of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had direct and continuous talks with the top leadership of both the countries.

• PM Modi had earlier visited Moscow and talked directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin and gave a message to the world that “This is not the era of war.”

• After this, he sat with President Volodymyr Zelensky on a historic tour of Ukraine and explored the possibilities of peace.

• Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s visit to Kiev and frequent contacts with global partners have given practical shape to this diplomatic draft.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has also publicly praised PM Modi’s peace efforts, his keen interest and impartial role in recent interviews. India is the only country in the world on which both Moscow and Kiev have strategic trust.

India’s peace proposal is being considered comprehensive because it is not limited to just the frontline fronts of the war, but addresses global crises related to:

• Prohibition of attacks on energy infrastructure: Immediate cessation of Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian power plants and transmission grids before the onset of winter.

• Safe Shipping in the Black Sea: Providing safe maritime corridor to cargo ships carrying grain and fertilizers from Ukrainian ports, so that developing countries (especially the Global South) do not face food crisis.

• Tactical de-escalation: Mutual consent to ban the use of long-range missiles and drones on civilian settlements by both sides.

After Ukraine expressed positive consent and readiness to India’s proposal, the entire process now depends on Russia’s formal response. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine is ready to move forward on the Black Sea and energy security, provided Russia also takes real steps toward reducing tensions. Diplomatic circles believe that if India’s roadmap gets Russia’s green signal, it could pave the way for direct talks between Zelensky and Putin and the world could be freed from the most destructive war of the last several decades.