“Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India’s support for an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring peace,” Jaishankar said.

The Trump plan, described by his special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, as “a work in progress,” has sparked unease in Europe, with Ukrainian allies stressing that the proposal still requires “additional work.”

European diplomats, gathered on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, talked about a counteroffer aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s hand as they sense President Trump is pushing hard for a solution this time.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff would be leading the negotiations, while US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has already reached Europe following his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

As the clock ticks down, the geopolitical stakes and the pressure on Ukraine continue to intensify for going for a solution. India has long advocated for solving the conflict through dialogue.