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Tharoor emphasised the importance of peace talks and highlighted the positive steps taken, such as discussions between world leaders.
The Congress MP said the policy adopted by India following the outbreak of the conflict meant that the country has actually a prime minister who can hug both the president of Ukraine and the president in Moscow two weeks apart and be accepted in both places. (File photo)
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday once again backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “consistent” position that favors a diplomatic solution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Tharoor emphasised the importance of peace talks and highlighted the positive steps taken, such as discussions between world leaders. He further stressed that finding a solution would be complex and require the involvement of all parties, including Ukraine and the European Union.
“At this stage, I’m not aware of India having been asked to do anything. Clearly, President Trump has taken the lead in talking to the Russians about this. Until such time, a country like India is invited to be involved; I think we should just watch and wait… All I will say is that we have a very long record in peacekeeping. So we have been available for constructive purposes, for peace. But even then, it would all depend on what kind of agreement this is and what is required in policing it…” he said as quoted by news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Delhi: On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, “At this stage, I’m not aware of India having been asked to do anything. Clearly, President Trump has taken the lead in talking to the Russians about this. Until such time, a country like India is… pic.twitter.com/1RsgHG2MAA— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2025
His remarks came a day after he conceded that he was left with an “egg on his face” in opposing India’s stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said due to the policy that was adopted, the country is now in a position where it can make a difference for lasting peace.
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Tharoor conceded that India’s balanced approach has enabled Prime Minister Modi to engage with both Ukraine and Russia effectively.
Tharoor had earlier criticised India’s stance when Russia attacked Ukraine and called for condemnation of the aggression.
(This is a developing story)
