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4 September 2026

India's diplomatic efforts in Ukraine-Russia war

India's diplomatic stance on the Ukraine-Russia conflict is a recurring theme in international relations questions, directly impacting India's strategic autonomy and its role as a voice for the Global South.

1 min read Day 3 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • India has reiterated its position that the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict requires a diplomatic solution.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly advocated for an end to the war, emphasizing that 'endless war must now give way to the end of war'.
  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Ukrainian leadership in Kyiv to discuss potential approaches to ending the conflict.
  • India has expressed readiness to assist in any manner to facilitate a resolution to the conflict.
  • India highlighted that the conflict, now in its fifth year, has negative impacts on the Global South, particularly regarding energy security, agriculture, and food shortages.
  • Attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region were identified as a specific concern affecting developing economies.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 4 in Jaishankar's diplomatic visit to Russia, which has been running since 25 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the implications of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict on the energy and food security of the Global South. How does India's diplomatic stance reflect its commitment to international stability? 150 words
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  2. Examine the evolution of India's foreign policy in the context of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. How does India balance its strategic autonomy with its role as a voice for the Global South in mediating international disputes? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following regions has been specifically identified as suffering from disruptions to commercial shipping due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, impacting the Global South?

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