With reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and maritime security, consider the following statements: 1. The diplomatic meeting took place in the Red Sea to discuss maritime security. 2. Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is critical for global food security. 3. S Jaishankar met the Ukrainian Foreign Minister at the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Mains· 23 September 2026

Maritime security and food security: a key GS2 International Relations and Geopolitics case study.

Why in news

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the UN General Assembly to discuss a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

Background

The meeting took place during the UN General Assembly session in New York. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized that restoring freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is critical for global food security.

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Facts for Prelims

PostS. Jaishankar: India's External Affairs Minister
PostAndrii Sybiha: Ukraine's Foreign Minister
FactThe meeting occurred during the UN General Assembly session in New York
PlaceBlack Sea: Region identified as critical for global food security navigation

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and maritime security, consider the following statements:

The diplomatic meeting took place in the Red Sea to discuss maritime security.
Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea is critical for global food security.
S Jaishankar met the Ukrainian Foreign Minister at the UN General Assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The meeting took place in the Black Sea region context at the UN General Assembly in New York.

For Mains

Q. Examine the role of maritime security in the Black Sea region and its implications for global food security and India's diplomatic stance.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Geopolitical bottleneck: Impact of restricted navigation on global grain supply chains and food price volatility
Diplomatic mediation: India's 'Dialogue and Diplomacy' approach amidst escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict
Maritime security: Balancing freedom of navigation with regional security concerns in the Black Sea

Keywords: Geopolitics · Food Security · Maritime Diplomacy · Multilateralism · Conflict Resolution

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