With reference to India's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, consider the following statements: 1. India expressed readiness to mediate grain corridors for food security. 2. India refused to mediate any grain corridors due to strategic autonomy. 3. The discussion focused on a purely economic approach to resolve the conflict. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Modi and Zelenskyy discuss food security and India's readiness to mediate grain corridors

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Mains· 9 November 2026

India's role as a mediator in global conflicts and food security: a GS2 International Relations case study.

Why in news

Prime Minister Modi and President Zelenskyy discussed food security and India's readiness to mediate grain corridors amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Background

PM Modi and President Zelenskyy held a phone conversation on November 9, 2026. The discussion focused on a 'human-centric approach' to resolve the conflict through diplomacy and India's role in mediating grain corridors.

Facts for Prelims

PostS. Jaishankar: External Affairs Minister of India
FactIndia expressed readiness to mediate grain corridors for food security
PlaceRussia-Ukraine conflict: Primary geopolitical context of the discussion

Prelims practice question

With reference to India's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, consider the following statements:

India expressed readiness to mediate grain corridors for food security.
India refused to mediate any grain corridors due to strategic autonomy.
The discussion focused on a purely economic approach to resolve the conflict.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: India expressed readiness to mediate grain corridors. Statement 3 is incorrect: The discussion focused on a human-centric approach.

For Mains

Q. Discuss India's evolving role as a mediator in global conflicts and its strategic importance in ensuring international food security.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Diplomatic leverage: India's 'human-centric' approach as a neutral mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Food security nexus: Impact of grain corridor disruptions on global supply chains and South-South cooperation

Keywords: Human-centric approach · Grain corridors · Diplomatic mediation · Food security · Strategic autonomy

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