India Proposes Ukraine Peace Plan During Diplomatic Meeting in New Delhi
On October 18, 2026, India's Ministry of External Affairs proposed a peace plan for Ukraine during a diplomatic meeting in New Delhi. The plan called for a ceasefire and the establishment of a neutral peacekeeping force, with support from Ukraine and the United States, while Russia expressed skepticism. The United Nations and the European Union welcomed the proposal as a potential basis for further negotiations.
Where Sources Diverge
Russia's Foreign Ministry suggested the proposal lacked concrete terms, while Ukraine's Foreign Minister praised it as a step toward peace.
Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed skepticism, suggesting the proposal lacked concrete terms.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who praised India's commitment to peace.
The United States and the European Union expressed support, while China did not comment directly.
The United States expressed support for the proposal, urging all parties to engage in dialogue.
China's foreign ministry did not comment directly but emphasized the importance of a peaceful resolution.
The proposal was described as a non-binding framework by India, but some sources suggested it could be a basis for formal negotiations.
The proposal was presented as a non-binding framework for potential negotiations.
The European Union's High Representative Josep Borrell stated that the proposal could serve as a basis for further negotiations.
India's Ministry of External Affairs did not specify the exact terms of the peace plan, leading to some ambiguity in the proposal.
The proposal includes a call for a ceasefire and the establishment of a neutral peacekeeping force.
India's Ministry of External Affairs did not specify the exact terms of the peace plan, leading to some ambiguity in the proposal.
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India Ukraine peace proposal The Statesman
Ukraine peace proposal The Statesman