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India has launched a peace initiative on the conflict in Ukraine, proposing a three-point truce plan that includes reducing attacks on energy infrastructure, preserving trade across the Black Sea and protecting commercial shipping. Russia and Ukraine have been in active hostilities since 2022.
Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that India’s proposals concern only a certain sector of the settlement in Ukraine.
The Hindustan Times reported on Wednesday that India has proposed a three-point truce plan to Russia and Ukraine aimed at reducing attacks on energy infrastructure, preserving trade across the Black Sea and protecting commercial shipping.
“No, it’s unlikely. It’s unlikely yet, although we naturally welcome the efforts of our Indian friends. They concern only a certain sector of the settlement,” Peskov said, answering the question whether a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine is possible taking into account the peace initiatives proposed by India.
He added that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is right that there are no prospects for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine yet.
“Zelensky’s statement just says that no prerequisites are visible yet,” Peskov emphasized.

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