Why is India trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine Black Sea food corridor?
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said India is ready to help establish food corridors in the Black Sea, after speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has discussed proposals for a pause in attacks on shipping and energy sites, but Russia has rejected partial ceasefires and the article says shipping insurance remains a challenge.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy said the leaders discussed Russia's blocking of grain exports through the Black Sea.
- Modi said India would contribute in every possible way to a peaceful resolution but did not mention food corridors.
- India has discussed shipping safety, grain and energy exports, and possible non-attack agreements with Russia and Ukraine.
- Ukraine described India's proposal as the broadest because it covers both the Black Sea and energy infrastructure.
- Russia has rejected partial ceasefires and called for a comprehensive peace agreement.
- India said five nationals were killed in attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea and two others were missing.
- India is the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils and buys most of its sunflower oil from Russia and Ukraine.
- A 20,000-tonne Russian cargo bound for India was cancelled after port infrastructure was damaged, while about 60,000 tonnes more were delayed.
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