India Has Not Sent Any Artillery Ammunition to Ukraine: Ministry of External Affairs

Defense News ,India :- India strongly dismissed recent reports alleging the presence of Indian-origin artillery shells in Ukraine, asserting that it has not supplied any ammunition to the conflict-ridden nation. Randhir Jaiswal, the spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, unequivocally stated during a media briefing that India neither sent nor exported any artillery ammunition to Ukraine. Addressing concerns raised by media reports, Jaiswal emphasized India categorical denial of involvement in supplying such weaponry.

The statement came as a response to claims about the sighting of Indian-made artillery shells in Ukraine. India, consistently advocating for a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy, has maintained a neutral stance on the conflict.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a significant phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, focusing on the ongoing conflict, Kyiv proposed peace formula, and the enhancement of bilateral ties. Following Jaishankar recent visit to Russia, where he held extensive discussions with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and met with President Vladimir Putin, the phone call aimed to strengthen ties between India and Ukraine.

Jaishankar, describing the conversation as "useful," highlighted discussions on advancing bilateral cooperation and exchanging views on the conflict in Ukraine. Kuleba conveyed Ukraine "peace formula" and outlined plans for the "Global Peace Summit" of leaders, emphasizing the need for collaboration between the two countries.

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister disclosed plans for the first meeting of the India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission since 2018, foreseeing it as a crucial step toward comprehensive collaboration. He expressed optimism that revitalizing this primary mechanism would enable joint progress in various areas.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed 10-point "peace plan" for ending the conflict includes measures such as holding those responsible for war crimes accountable, withdrawing Russian troops from Ukraine, and restoring territorial integrity. The plan also addresses critical aspects like energy security, food security, and nuclear safety. India active engagement in diplomatic discussions reflects its commitment to contributing to global peace and stability.