Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India had not been “neutral or an indifferent bystander and it is always on the side of peace." This is a big signal towards India performing as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine for peacemaking.
During an interaction with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Modi reiterated India's position that the conflict can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy. He added that New Delhi is ready to make proactive contributions towards efforts for peace, Reuters quoted the prime minister as saying. Source
While PM Modi has never condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and Israel's attacks inside Gaza, does the phrase that 'India is always on the side of peace' make any sense?
Or, is it necessary to criticise or condemn one nation because some other nation/nations wanted so?
The friendship between Modi and Putin is not hidden to anyone. But, Modi has never signalled the world that India favours Moscow over Washington. In fact in this multipolar world, the stance India has adopted is very peculiar. India doesn't want to take and doesn't need to join any pole. India's economy and geography both allow India to remain above the status quo of joining any international forces.
Often the analysts for world politics criticise India for the lack of clear-cut fundamentals for maintaining International relations. The answer to their blames lie in India's deep rooted fundamentals of Neutralism. But this Neutralism shouldn't be misjudged for indifference towards world politics or wars or violence.
India does not favour of any action of violence and war anywhere and by anyone. But, this doesn't mean that India needs to break its ties with any country. And Zelensky might not like the hugs, but he is also welcome.
It's now clear that India is ready to be the peacemaker between Ukraine and Russia, if both countries agree. The reaction from warmongers would be quite interesting.
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133 sats \ 1 reply \ @Athena 24 Aug
Narendra Modi is the only person who can stop the war between Rasia and Ukraine. It's only joker Zelensky stop following US and Europe.
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I don't think he'll stop following them until Ukraine is getting lot of money aids from them.
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Modi's visit to Ukraine is very important for it has come after he visited Poland. Also, zelensky had criticised Modi for hugging Putin in his visit to Russia. Even after recieving criticism, Modi has shown a big heart for Ukraine by becoming the first ever Indian PM to visit Ukraine.
I think Modi might have told Zelensky that US is using them for its own benefit and he should stop this war for it won't do any good for Ukraine. Modi might have carried a message by Putin as well. Let's see where it reaches! Zelensky should leave being a clown here.
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Thanks!
You've summarised it well. Zelensky is a clown of clowns, no doubts about that. But, I'm doubtful if Modi had told him that this war benefits USA.
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India's stance of being "on the side of peace" reflects its strategy of maintaining neutrality without taking sides. Modi's diplomatic approach of balancing relations with both Russia and Ukraine shows India's willingness to mediate while staying away from global power constellations.
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Modi has demonstrated his a fence sitter. That is perfect when you want to broker a peace deal.
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It's not Modi but it has always been India's strategy to be on the neutral side of things. But when Zelensky criticised Modi for hugging Putin, he crossed a line.
If India isn't saying that Russia was wrong in attacking Ukraine, it's also not saying that Ukraine is responsible for this war. India won't say that this one is right or that one wrong. Instead it will say that wars are wrong and peace is the only way.
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Is India really a peace loving country? Is that from Ghandi?
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