New Delhi: India has avoided voting overall more than a dozen times United Nations Security Council On resolutions condemning Russia’s actions Ukraine Many are seen as leaning towards Moscow, but have also maintained, and have reminded Russia that the global order is based on UN CharterRespect for international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states.
This was reiterated in an explanation of India’s vote by Indian Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, who also recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for an immediate end to hostilities and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. While the West applauded Modi’s recent remarks to the President Vladimir Putin That this was not an era of war, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov insisted that India’s position had not changed and that Western leaders chose Modi’s remarks that suit their own interests.
Notably, India’s BRICS partner Brazil, which had previously voted to condemn Russia’s actions, also remained absent. The resolution, which condemned the referendum calling on nations not to recognize the changed status of Ukrainian territory, was vetoed by Russia. However it will be taken up by the UN General Assembly within the next 10 days, as specified by a resolution adopted earlier, allowing all UN member-states to publicly investigate any use of veto power. was given.
In his post-poll remarks, Kamboj warned against rhetoric or escalating tension, saying it would not be in anyone’s interest. “It’s important to find a way back to the negotiating table,” she said.
India did not make any direct reference to the referendum, but Kamboj said India was deeply disturbed by the recent developments in Ukraine. “The PM of India has also emphasized that this cannot be an era of war. Therefore, we sincerely look forward to an immediate ceasefire and an early resumption of peace talks for conflict resolution,” Kamboj said.
This was reiterated in an explanation of India’s vote by Indian Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, who also recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for an immediate end to hostilities and a return to dialogue and diplomacy. While the West applauded Modi’s recent remarks to the President Vladimir Putin That this was not an era of war, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov insisted that India’s position had not changed and that Western leaders chose Modi’s remarks that suit their own interests.
Notably, India’s BRICS partner Brazil, which had previously voted to condemn Russia’s actions, also remained absent. The resolution, which condemned the referendum calling on nations not to recognize the changed status of Ukrainian territory, was vetoed by Russia. However it will be taken up by the UN General Assembly within the next 10 days, as specified by a resolution adopted earlier, allowing all UN member-states to publicly investigate any use of veto power. was given.
In his post-poll remarks, Kamboj warned against rhetoric or escalating tension, saying it would not be in anyone’s interest. “It’s important to find a way back to the negotiating table,” she said.
India did not make any direct reference to the referendum, but Kamboj said India was deeply disturbed by the recent developments in Ukraine. “The PM of India has also emphasized that this cannot be an era of war. Therefore, we sincerely look forward to an immediate ceasefire and an early resumption of peace talks for conflict resolution,” Kamboj said.