India in its latest MEA briefing to reiterate that any Ukraine peace initiative must be driven by “dialogue and diplomacy,” closely echoing Prime Minister Modi’s long‑standing line that “this is not an era of war.” India welcomed high‑level engagement between Trump and Putin as a chance to end the conflict, but stressed that any deal should ensure respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, protect the UN Charter, and deliver a “lasting and just” peace rather than a purely tactical ceasefire. India also underlined that it is in regular contact with all sides – including Kyiv, Moscow, Washington, and key European partners – and stands ready to support any credible process that reduces violence and addresses the global economic fallout of the war.