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India's Ukraine peace proposal hailed as 'most comprehensive' by Kyiv
Ukraine's foreign minister has praised India's initiative for resolving the conflict, positioning New Delhi's diplomatic effort alongside earlier proposals from Turkey and Egypt focused on specific ceasefires and humanitarian corridors.
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has commended India's proposal for resolving the ongoing conflict as the "most comprehensive" initiative put forward by any nation, underlining New Delhi's significant diplomatic role in international efforts to broker peace.
Sybiha's remarks reflect growing recognition of India's position as a major global power capable of engaging with multiple stakeholders in the conflict. As a nation maintaining dialogue with both Kyiv and Moscow, India has leveraged its diplomatic standing to advance peace-building measures.
While Sybiha acknowledged that other countries have tabled proposals, he distinguished India's approach as broader in scope. Turkey and Egypt have previously submitted more limited ceasefire proposals, with Egypt's plan specifically targeting a truce in the Black Sea corridor to facilitate the resumption of grain exports from Ukraine—a critical humanitarian and economic concern.
India's multi-faceted approach appears to address wider dimensions of the conflict resolution process beyond individual ceasefires or corridor agreements. The international community continues to explore various diplomatic channels to bring the warring parties to the negotiating table.
Ukraine's positive reception of India's proposal signals openness to New Delhi's mediation efforts and reflects the diplomatic significance attached to initiatives from major non-aligned nations seeking to bridge positions between conflicting parties.