India has reiterated three practical suggestions to Russia and Ukraine aimed at reducing the humanitarian and economic impact of the ongoing conflict, including ensuring the safety of commercial shipping in the Black Sea, facilitating energy and grain exports, and exploring possible non-attack arrangements.
At a media briefing on November 10, 2026, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had exchanged ideas with both countries on establishing food corridors and remained in contact with other interested parties.
The three suggestions, which India had raised earlier with Moscow and Kyiv, focus on protecting commercial shipping, addressing concerns over the movement of energy and grain exports, and exploring arrangements to prevent attacks on critical movements and infrastructure.
India’s diplomatic engagement intensified on November 9, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian consequences and efforts towards peace.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the same day, discussing diplomatic initiatives relating to the conflict.
India’s proposals underline its focus on addressing the wider implications of the conflict, particularly disruptions to maritime trade, energy supplies and global food security.
However, the discussions have not yet resulted in any jointly agreed framework. India continues to engage with both sides and other stakeholders to explore practical arrangements that could facilitate safer maritime movement and the uninterrupted flow of essential commodities.