Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a high-level phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, 9 November 2026, reaffirming India’s readiness to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The dialogue occurred ahead of planned trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and follows a comprehensive three-point ceasefire proposal introduced by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his visit to Kyiv.
Black Sea Grain Corridors & Global Food Security
During the telephonic discussion, President Zelenskyy urged India to take a leading role in mediating safe maritime passages for global trade:
- Unblocking Agricultural Exports: Zelenskyy proposed that New Delhi assist in establishing secure food corridors to enable the uninterrupted movement of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
- Mitigating Global Impact: The Ukrainian leader emphasized that Russia’s maritime blockades directly undermine global food security, causing severe economic distress to vulnerable populations across the Global South.
- India’s Diplomatic Mediation: Confirming India’s willingness to mediate, Modi reiterated that New Delhi advocates a human-centric approach rooted in continuous dialogue and diplomacy.
Three-Point Truce Framework & Diplomatic Push
India’s active peace diplomacy builds upon the structured framework presented by EAM S. Jaishankar:
- Infrastructure Ceasefire: Halting targeted missile and drone strikes on critical energy and civil infrastructure.
- Maritime Security: Protecting commercial shipping lanes across the Black Sea to maintain global energy and commodity distribution.
- Food Corridor Protections: Ensuring unhindered transit for grain, oilseeds, and essential agricultural exports to prevent global market shocks.