Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help negotiate a resolution to the war in Ukraine during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a BRICS summit in New Delhi, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
BRICS Leaders Offer Mediation in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
During bilateral discussions at the New Delhi summit, Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping asked detailed questions regarding the war in Ukraine and actively offered their good offices to help broker a peaceful settlement, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who shared the update with Russian media. Vladimir Putin welcomed the readiness of India and China to assist, providing his counterparts with a detailed account of the ongoing situation on the ground.
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Trilateral Talks Proposed: Abu Dhabi and Turkey as Potential Hosts
Moscow hopes to convene a new cycle of trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in the near future, Peskov told the newspaper Izvestia. Yuri Ushakov, a adviser to Vladimir Putin, told Channel One and Interfax that several nations have offered to host the diplomatic delegation.
According to Ushakov, Abu Dhabi is under serious consideration as a suitable venue for the negotiations. Turkey and other countries, including the United Arab Emirates, have also offered their facilities to host the meeting. Ushakov noted that the Kremlin has not yet decided who will lead the Russian delegation, stating that the final choice rests with President Putin.
Jared Kushner, serving as a special envoy for the United States, stated via the Ukrainian outlet Pravda that the primary obstacle to ending the war is Ukraine’s steadfast refusal to cede territories claimed by Vladimir Putin.
Border Infrastructure Hit as Ukrainian Officials Demand Stiff Sanctions
As diplomatic maneuvers continue, the physical toll of the conflict persists. A massive drone attack struck a petrol station in Yahodyn near the border between Ukraine and Poland, sparking a large fire that engulfed the facility and several nearby trucks, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. Images of the blaze were also published by NextaTv.
Writing on X, Sybiha condemned the strike as direct intimidation aimed at Western neighbors. “This is the terror of Putin, that is knocking directly at the doors of the EU and the Nato,” Sybiha wrote, urging international partners to drop half-measures. He called for a total commercial embargo, absolute entry bans, and comprehensive sanctions against Russia’s military-industrial complex to make the cost of the war unacceptably high.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who offered to help resolve the conflict during the BRICS summit?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help find a solution to the war during talks with Vladimir Putin, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Where might new trilateral talks between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine take place?
Yuri Ushakov stated that Abu Dhabi is considered a suitable venue, while Turkey and other countries like the United Arab Emirates have also offered to host the delegations.
What does the U.S. view as the main obstacle to peace?
U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner stated that Ukraine’s refusal to cede territories claimed by Vladimir Putin is the primary obstacle to reaching an agreement.
What infrastructure was recently damaged near the Ukraine-Poland border?
A service station and several trucks in Yahodyn near the Polish border caught fire following a mass drone attack, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
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