India says it is ready to mediate between Russia and Ukraine to establish Black Sea food corridors, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomes the proposal. The outreach follows a phone call between Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the plan positioned ahead of renewed Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Across the reports, the key common point is Ukraine’s discussion with India about creating “food corridors” in the Black Sea. Multiple outlets frame this as part of preparations for the upcoming trilateral discussions involving Russia and the United States, while also pointing to ongoing efforts to address disruptions to grain and shipping in the region.
Some sources add additional context: one notes that Russia has rejected past Black Sea grain deal proposals and links continued shipping attacks to higher wheat prices. Other reports focus more narrowly on Zelenskyy’s call with Modi and India’s willingness to mediate, without expanding on the background of prior negotiations or market impacts.
