Analysis of Jaishankar in Moscow: Russian Roulette in India

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India's connections with Russia have received a great lot of attention from people all around the world ever since the start of the war in Ukraine earlier this year. First, complaints over New Delhi's reluctance to publicly condemn Russia's intervention and skepticism about India's dependability as a possible ally among the western capitals were heard loud and clear. There was a steady improvement in comprehension of the reasons behind India's foreign policy posture following its response. New Delhi also made a U-turn. After initially refusing to discuss the conflict openly, Indian politicians began to express concerns about the conflict's repercussions on the global economy, food and fuel prices, and principles pertaining to the sanctity of sovereignty and territorial integrity of nation states.

 

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India's position regarding Russia has drawn global attention since the Ukraine conflict began. Initially, Western nations criticized New Delhi for not condemning Russia, questioning its reliability as a potential ally. However, understanding of India's foreign policy rationale improved over time. Indian officials, while initially avoiding direct commentary on the war, later voiced concerns about its impact on global economics, including food and fuel prices, as well as on sovereignty and territorial integrity. This marks a nuanced shift in India's diplomatic approach.