India has not yet criticized Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and has avoided votes in UN forums condemning the Russian aggression.
India has not yet criticized Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and has avoided votes in UN forums condemning the Russian aggression.
of India Status on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine President Ram Nath Kovind has emphasized that the current global order has been stable and consistent with respect to international law, the United Nations (UN) Charter and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.
Unlike many other major powers, India has not yet criticized Russia. invasion of ukraine And it avoided votes in UN forums condemning the Russian invasion.
India is pressing for a solution to the crisis diplomacy and communication,
Interacting with young students at the prestigious Institute of International Relations in Ashgabat on Saturday, President Kovind said India is deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine.
“India’s position on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been firm and consistent,” he said.
“We have emphasized that the current global order is anchored in international law, the United Nations Charter, and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.
“We are deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation. We have called for an immediate end to violence and hostilities and to return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We have also provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine,” President Kovind said.
His remarks come against the backdrop of growing uneasiness in the West over India’s not criticizing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and abstaining from votes in the UN Security Council.
Last month, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had told Parliament that India’s position on the Ukraine conflict has been “firm and consistent” and is calling for an immediate end to the violence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a message on Friday Visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrovy That India is ready to contribute in any way to peace efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and called for an early end to violence in that country.
Russia has been India’s major supplier of military hardware and New Delhi is concerned about possible delays in the supply of some key platforms and equipment due to the Ukraine conflict.
India has also decided to purchase subsidized crude oil from Russia, which has raised concerns among many Western powers.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said about two weeks ago that India Russian offer of discounted crude oil The United States sanctions on Moscow would not be violated, but underlined that countries should also think about “where you want to stand” on Russian action.
More than 2.5 million people are estimated to have fled Ukraine to escape Russian attacks, which the United Nations has called the fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II.
On 23 March, India did not participate in the UN Security Council over a vote on a draft resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
India had previously skipped the General Assembly on two occasions in the Security Council and once on the resolutions for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.