India and Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)

India adopted a neutral stance following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Indian-Russian economic and diplomatic ties saw significant growth, occurring in contrast to Western condemnation of and sanctions on Russia. India's circumvention of Western sanctions to purchase heavily discounted Russian oil and fertilizer, its supply of dual-use technology to Russia, and its repeated abstentions from condemning Russia's invasion negatively impacted Ukrainian ties to India, complicated Western diplomatic interactions with India. However, India is still seen by many in the west to be a 'perfect' and impartial mediator.

India simultaneously expressed concern over the resulting humanitarian crisis and provided assistance to affected civilians while calling for the cessation of hostilities. The government highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s communications with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging continued negotiations. During a 25 February 2022 Security Council meeting, India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti, reiterated the importance of dialogue, condemned the abandonment of diplomacy, and explained that these principles informed India’s decision to abstain from the vote on condemnation of Russia and demanding withdrawal of forces.

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