India proposes three-part truce to Ukraine and Russia, including Black Sea security – Hindustan Times

India has proposed a truce between Ukraine and Russia that covers the protection of infrastructure, grain and energy supplies through Black Sea ports, and the safety of commercial shipping.

Source: Hindustan Times, citing sources familiar with the proposal

Quote from Hindustan Times: "India has proposed a three-part Russia-Ukraine truce that would halt attacks on energy facilities and other infrastructure, keep grain and energy flowing through Black Sea ports, and end strikes on commercial shipping in the strategic waterway, people familiar with the proposal said."

Details: According to the outlet's sources, the plan goes beyond separate ceasefire proposals from Egypt, Türkiye and the US, as it simultaneously covers both infrastructure and commercial shipping while maintaining supplies of vital commodities.

The proposal was conveyed to the Ukrainian leadership during Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's visit to Kyiv on 3 September. It was discussed at his separate meetings with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to the sources, Egypt and Türkiye have focused on ensuring the unimpeded flow of grain from the Black Sea by suspending attacks on commercial shipping. The US proposal centred on an "energy ceasefire".

The outlet could not immediately ascertain the reaction of Russia and Ukraine to the Indian proposal. The sources confirmed follow-up exchanges between the three countries, but did not provide details.

Background:

• As reported by Hindustan Times, Sybiha told reporters in Kyiv on 2 October that Ukraine had received ceasefire proposals from India, Egypt, Türkiye and the US, describing the Indian proposal as the "most comprehensive".
• According to the minister, Ukraine is ready to consider different ceasefire formats, including along the front line, but the truce must also cover energy and port infrastructure as well as the situation in the Black Sea.

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