India Offers Mediation to Unblock Black Sea Grain Corridor Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that India is prepared to act as a mediator in establishing food corridors in the Black Sea. This development follows a phone conversation between Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During their discussion, Zelenskyy briefed Modi on the diplomatic situation and Ukraine's preparations for upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi. He emphasized Ukraine's constructive approach and called for Russia to demonstrate a similar readiness for de-escalation. The conversation also focused on Russia's blocking of grain exports via the Black Sea, which Zelenskyy stated is negatively impacting hundreds of millions globally. Modi has previously urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. Both leaders agreed that their respective teams would maintain contact on these and other bilateral issues. This offer from India builds on earlier diplomatic initiatives, with India having previously offered to mediate efforts to end the conflict.
