SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 - In a renewed effort to mediate peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is set to visit Moscow this week. This high-level diplomatic move follows a series of discussions led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently visited both Ukraine and Russia to meet with Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin. The visits underscore India's commitment to fostering dialogue and seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict through diplomatic channels.

Prime Minister Modi has repeatedly stressed the importance of peace, declaring that India was never neutral, we have always been on the side of peace. His recent phone conversation with President Putin on August 27, following his trip to Ukraine, is believed to have laid the groundwork for NSA Doval’s upcoming visit to Moscow. During this call, the two leaders exchanged views on the conflict, with Modi emphasizing India's dedication to achieving a settlement through political means. Russia has also named India, alongside China and Brazil, as key countries engaged in efforts to mediate a resolution.

As global powers remain divided over the conflict, India’s consistent call for peace has positioned it as a potential broker in the crisis. Other world leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, have acknowledged India's potential role in resolving the crisis. India’s diplomatic efforts come at a critical time, with tensions still high and calls for dialogue growing louder.