Jaishankar Heads to Ukraine and Poland for Bilateral Talks
· World · Indian Express
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is headed to Ukraine and the Republic of Poland for an official visit from September 3 to September 5, 2026. During the visit, Jaishankar will hold bilateral consultations with his counterparts, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. The discussions will focus on enhancing bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest. This marks Jaishankar's first standalone visit to Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia since February 2022. The diplomatic visit coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing engagements with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including meetings in Bishkek and an upcoming BRICS Summit in India.
Why it matters
The visit highlights India's diplomatic balancing act as it maintains ties with both Ukraine and Russia while navigating the safety concerns of Indian nationals in the war zone.
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