September 4, 2026 3:28 PM

‘India’s greater role in Ukraine peace efforts is welcome’: Belgium Defence Minister

Belgian Defence and Trade Minister Theo Francken on Friday called for a greater role for India in efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, saying the US-led peace process was “unfortunately leading nowhere”. Francken said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have an opportunity to advance peace efforts by the end of next week when Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to visit New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. “During our meeting with Prime Minister ...