Putin Acknowledges China, India, and South Africa's Willingness to Help Resolve Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed appreciation for the willingness of China, India, and South Africa to contribute to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. This was reported by Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's official representative, on September 14, 2026. The statement was published by Izvestia, which noted the involvement of China, India, and South Africa. Meanwhile, RIA Novosti reported that Peskov stated Putin positively assessed India's readiness to help with peace on Ukraine. The two outlets differ in the specific countries highlighted, with one mentioning India and the other including China and South Africa.