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Ukraine peace diplomacy
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India says it wants to be "a little bit more involved" in ending the Ukraine war, engaging both sides on issues including shipping. The New York Times reports, citing sources, that the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets has entered Russia-US talks; the Kremlin declined to comment.
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Ukraine and its Western backers stand against Russia, and various governments and mediators, including the US, have sought to broker talks to end the fighting.
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Tuesday, 6 October 2026 · GeopoliticsIndia seeks bigger role in Ukraine peace efforts as Lukoil asset sale enters US-Russia talks
India's external affairs minister says India wants to be "a little bit more involved" in ending the Ukraine war and is engaging both sides on issues including shipping and reducing hostilities. The New York Times reports, citing sources, that the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets has become part of Russia-US talks; the Kremlin's Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on the report.