Author: P. Unnikrishnan & Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar

India’s Vantage Point on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Analysis, Asia, Europe, Featured, World

India’s Vantage Point on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Throughout the history of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, we can see the active involvement of the EU and the US, tracing back to the Budapest Memorandum. Europe is faced with the challenge of securing energy for the winter as fuel prices also increase living costs. India and Russia have been allies through decades of change in government, geopolitical dynamics and economic advancement. India has maintained an open commitment to adherence to the UN Charter and its principles of the right to a state's sovereignty. India has been cautious in its decision-making while keeping its people at the forefront of decision-making. National interest may manifest in economy, resources, territory and political power; however, they all boil down to the people's sustenance. Introduction In the pos...