NEW DELHI: India reiterated its stance on the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path to resolution, rather than military action, according to official sources. This statement comes as the US expressed concerns about the situation in Ukraine ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's summit talks with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Official sources emphasized India's commitment to upholding the UN Charter, including principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty. They underlined that solutions cannot be achieved through military means, advocating instead for dialogue and diplomacy.
Ahead of Modi's discussions with Putin, the US urged India to convey to Russia the importance of any resolution respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity as per international norms.
Prime Minister Modi's ongoing visit to Moscow, his first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is primarily focused on advancing economic cooperation in sectors like energy, trade, manufacturing, and fertilizers. The Ukraine conflict is expected to feature prominently in their discussions.
India has maintained its strategic partnership with Russia despite the Ukraine conflict, refraining from condemning Russia's actions and consistently calling for peaceful resolution through diplomatic channels.