India Shifts to More Active Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

India’s Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar acknowledged that India has become more involved in negotiating an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, engaging in discussions with both sides on specific arrangements involving Black Sea shipping, grain, and energy exports.

Why it matters. India’s shift reflects domestic economic concerns over supply chain disruptions and potential impacts on food and energy security, affecting its relations with both Russia and Ukraine.