US becoming 'lonelier power,' says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India seeks to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. He highlighted America's shifting global position, describing it as becoming a "lonelier power," and noted the implications of China's rise on international relations.

India has recently proposed ideas to address grain and energy export issues affecting both Russia and Ukraine. Jaishankar emphasized that the ongoing conflict has domestic repercussions for India, including disruptions to commercial shipping.