--- title: "India and Turkey Presented Black Sea Security Ideas to US — Rubio" description: "At the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta, Rubio reported that Turkey and India presented ideas to the US regarding grain movement in the Black Sea. Zelenskyy announced preparations for a trilateral format with the US and Russia in the first half of November." date: 2026-11-06T10:28:04.315Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/india-and-turkey-presented-black-sea-security-ideas-to-us tags: [black-sea, g20, turkey, india, ukraine, grain-security, peace-talks] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # India and Turkey Presented Black Sea Security Ideas to US — Rubio ![A naval serviceman on a patrol boat prepares weaponry in the Black Sea waters](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/06/indiya-i-turciya-predlozhili-ssha-idei-bezopasnosti-v-chernom-more/indiya-i-turciya-predlozhili-ssha-idei-bezopasnosti-v-chernom-more-1.webp) ## Key Points - Rubio stated at the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta that Turkey and India presented ideas on organizing the movement of grain cargoes in the Black Sea. - Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing for a trilateral format with the US and Russia in the first half of November, with the Black Sea as a priority. - Erdogan announced on November 5 his intention to discuss ending the war with Putin; the Kremlin stated that no concrete agreements on the talk exist yet. At the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a number of countries have expressed readiness to join efforts to stabilize the situation regarding Black Sea security. According to him, Turkey and India presented concrete ideas on how to restore the flow of grain cargoes through the region, which, from Washington's perspective, is directly linked to global food security and, to a certain extent, energy security. ### Rubio's Statement and the Grain Track “When it comes to the Black Sea, many countries have spoken out and declared their readiness to join. Both Turkey and India came forward with some ideas on how we can facilitate the movement of grain shipments, as this impacts global food security and, to a certain extent, energy security,” Rubio is quoted by RBC-Ukraine as saying. Thus, at the G20 level, the Black Sea is discussed not only as a military hub, but also as an economic and logistical one upon which the supply of grain to global markets depends. ### Zelenskyy's Position: Three Parties and a Ceasefire Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy linked these initiatives to his peace plan, in which, according to him, involving three parties to achieve a ceasefire and peace is key. He recalled that Turkey had previously transmitted a proposal to Ukraine and Russia regarding a truce in the Black Sea and that Erdogan had discussed this matter with him personally. “Restoring security in the Black Sea must be our priority. Especially when there are countries interested in this and ready not only to talk about it, but to ensure it,” Zelenskyy emphasized, adding: “Now — the sea. Next — energy. Let's move.” ### Trilateral Format and Turkey's Role The context for these statements goes back to October 31, when following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine was preparing for a trilateral format involving the US and Russia in the first half of November. The parties discussed involving Turkey, Europe, and other partners, as well as the possibility of holding a meeting on Turkish territory. Already on November 5, Erdogan announced his intention to discuss ending the war with Vladimir Putin and reported that Turkish officials maintain contacts with representatives of Ukraine and Russia regarding a new meeting in Turkey. ### Caveats and Next Steps The Kremlin, however, stated that there are no concrete agreements yet regarding a conversation between Erdogan and Putin. This means that despite Ankara's active diplomatic engagement and Washington's interest in Black Sea initiatives, the practical fixation of the format and dates for trilateral contacts remains unfinalized at the time of publication. Nevertheless, the coincidence of signals — from the G20 in Atlanta to statements by Zelenskyy and Erdogan — indicates that the issue of Black Sea security and the grain track is becoming central to the current diplomatic cycle. ## Accounts differ ### Status of a possible meeting between Erdogan and Putin - **Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan:** Stated his intention to discuss ending the war with Vladimir Putin and reported that Turkish officials maintain contacts with representatives of Ukraine and Russia regarding a new meeting in Turkey. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/indiya-ta-turechchina-zaproponuvali-ssha-1793960622.html)) - **The Kremlin:** Reported that there are no concrete agreements yet regarding a conversation between Erdogan and Putin. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/indiya-ta-turechchina-zaproponuvali-ssha-1793960622.html)) *Where they agree:* Turkey maintains diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war and keeping contacts with both sides; the issue of ending the war is raised by Erdogan. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Индия и Турция предложили США идеи безопасности в Черном море](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/indiya-ta-turechchina-zaproponuvali-ssha-1793960622.html) - Primary source: direct quote from Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta, Zelenskyy's quotes, chronology of Oct 31 and Nov 5 regarding Erdogan and the Kremlin's position. - [Египет, Индия и Турция предложили варианты преодоления блокады Черного моря: Зеленский раскрыл ...](https://www.obozrevatel.com/politics-news/rossiya-odnazhdyi-otvetit-za-sovershennyie-prestupleniya-o-chem-govoril-zelenskij-na-sammite-kryimskoj-platformyi-v-nyu-jorke-video.htm) - Earlier context (Sep 23, 2026) regarding the grain track and Turkish/Indian initiatives; not a G20 event in Atlanta, used strictly as background. ## FAQ ### Who and where announced Turkey's and India's proposals regarding the Black Sea? US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta reported that Turkey and India presented ideas on organizing the movement of grain cargoes in the Black Sea. ### What did Zelenskyy say about the trilateral format? Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is preparing for a trilateral format involving the US and Russia in the first half of November, and restoring Black Sea security must be a priority. ### Has a meeting between Erdogan and Putin been scheduled? Erdogan announced on November 5 his intention to discuss ending the war with Putin, but the Kremlin reported that there are no concrete agreements on the conversation yet.