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India’s Growing Role in Helping End the Ukraine Conflict

Belgium’s defence and trade minister said India could have a larger role in the peace process for Ukraine, as the current United States‑led talks have stalled.

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Key Points

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The current United States‑led peace efforts are considered ineffective by some European leaders.

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India supports an immediate ceasefire and may use its diplomatic weight at the BRICS summit.

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Belgium exports about five billion euros of goods and services to India and seeks to increase this.

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A future European Union‑India trade agreement is planned to make business between the two regions smoother.

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Summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi during the BRICS summit, offering an opportunity to discuss a ceasefire.

Belgium highlighted its expanding economic ties with India, aiming to double trade value by 2032 and support a new European Union‑India trade agreement.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
peace process
talks and actions meant to end a war.
ceasefire
a temporary stop to fighting.
diplomacy
friendly discussions between countries to solve problems.
BRICS
a group of big countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – that cooperate on many issues.
European Union
a partnership of many European countries that work together on trade and laws.
trade agreement
a deal that makes buying and selling between countries easier.
export
sending goods or services to another country to sell.
comprehensive
including many different parts; complete.
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