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India Says It Is Ready to Help End Russia-Ukraine War

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated India is ready to mediate to end the Ukraine war.

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Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar stated on 2026-04-12 that India is ready to help end the Russia-Ukraine war. [1] Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the Defense Committee of the State Duma, stated that a proposed meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kazakhstan is impractical. [2] A person familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent that Russians are discouraging Steve Witkoff from visiting Kyiv, saying it is dangerous, and that Witkoff has become afraid, prompting discussion of alternative plans. [3] A Russian drone struck the central building of Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv, opposite St Sophia Cathedral. [4] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an evening address that Ukraine will not conduct airstrikes during the duration of peace talks with Russia. [5] US President Donald Trump confirmed that envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend to discuss a proposal to end the war. [6] Zelenskyy stated that Russia must reciprocally ensure a ceasefire without its own airstrikes for the time needed to conduct the talks. [7] Alexei Chepa, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, stated on 2026-01-15 that there is no new dynamic in the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. [8] Dr. S Jaishankar and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. [9] Dr. S Jaishankar said during his visit to Kyiv that if needed, India stands ready to mediate the conflict. [10] Dr. S Jaishankar told reporters alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that 'If India can be of any help, in any manner, we are there.' [11] Andrei Kolesnik criticized a new proposal by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, arguing that such a meeting would not lead to the desired freezing of the conflict along the line of contact. [12]
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  1. Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar stated on 2026-04-12 that India is ready to help end the Russia-Ukraine war. · Hindustan Times
  2. Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the Defense Committee of the State Duma, stated that a proposed meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kazakhstan is impractical. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. A person familiar with the matter told the Kyiv Independent that Russians are discouraging Steve Witkoff from visiting Kyiv, saying it is dangerous, and that Witkoff has become afraid, prompting discussion of alternative plans. · Rzeczpospolita
  4. A Russian drone struck the central building of Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv, opposite St Sophia Cathedral. · The Guardian
  5. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an evening address that Ukraine will not conduct airstrikes during the duration of peace talks with Russia. · mint
  6. US President Donald Trump confirmed that envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend to discuss a proposal to end the war. · mint
  7. Zelenskyy stated that Russia must reciprocally ensure a ceasefire without its own airstrikes for the time needed to conduct the talks. · mint
  8. Alexei Chepa, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, stated on 2026-01-15 that there is no new dynamic in the negotiation process between Russia and Ukraine. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. Dr. S Jaishankar and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. · Hindustan Times
  10. Dr. S Jaishankar said during his visit to Kyiv that if needed, India stands ready to mediate the conflict. · Hindustan Times
  11. Dr. S Jaishankar told reporters alongside Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha that 'If India can be of any help, in any manner, we are there.' · Hindustan Times
  12. Andrei Kolesnik criticized a new proposal by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga, arguing that such a meeting would not lead to the desired freezing of the conflict along the line of contact. · Lenta.ruRussia
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