Russia has publicly welcomed India’s latest efforts to help find a diplomatic solution to the Russia–Ukraine war, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressing appreciation for New Delhi’s willingness to contribute to peace negotiations.
Speaking to Russian media, Peskov said Moscow was grateful for India’s readiness to engage in efforts aimed at resolving the conflict. The remarks came amid reports that India has put forward a three-part peace proposal designed to create conditions for a ceasefire and eventual negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
“We are grateful to our Indian friends for their readiness and the ideas they have put forward,” Peskov was quoted as saying. He added that India is demonstrating a willingness to make a practical contribution towards resolving the situation surrounding Ukraine.
The Kremlin’s comments are significant because they come shortly after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also spoke positively about India’s proposal. According to Sybiha, Kyiv has received four separate diplomatic proposals regarding the conflict, including initiatives from India, Türkiye, Egypt and the United States. He described India’s plan as the “broadest” among those currently under consideration.
Sybiha indicated that Ukraine was open to discussing an energy and Black Sea ceasefire arrangement as part of a wider package, suggesting that India’s proposal may include multiple parallel measures rather than a limited truce.
India has consistently maintained that dialogue and diplomacy are the only sustainable paths towards ending the war. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly stated that “this is not an era of war,” while New Delhi has sought to maintain communication with both Moscow and Kyiv.
The latest comments from both Russia and Ukraine highlight India’s growing diplomatic role in international conflict resolution. While major obstacles remain before any peace process can take shape, support for Indian mediation from both sides is being viewed as a notable development.
Diplomatic observers say any proposal acceptable to both Moscow and Kyiv would face considerable challenges, but India’s engagement reflects its increasing global influence and its efforts to position itself as a bridge between competing geopolitical blocs.