India for Russia and against China: why Ukraine cannot count on such an ally

Ukraine is unlikely to be able to count on the support of India as a political ally, warns by international observer, Elijah Kus. The interests and goals of this country do not imply anti -Russian positioning. In May 2022, we, together with Alina Gritsenko, wrote a report on the position and interests of India on our war with Russia. Seeing the topic of India and its role in possible negotiations now, I will remind the basic theses of our report: 1.

India believes that the war should end with a diplomatic way and in negotiations. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all UN member countries must be respected, and neutrality should be recognized as a sovereign right of states. At the same time in India, it is believed that the sharp breaking of the world balance of forces is unacceptable and must be preserved. 2. India's relations with Russia are kept on several components: 3.

Key interests of India in the context of war in Ukraine: the main conclusion: "Ukraine is unlikely The reasons that cause the current position of India in the context of war are not related to Ukraine, and sometimes even in Russia, and Ukraine has no influence. and the development of close academic ties between countries. An uncomfortable position against EU countries that Delhi is interested in counterweight in China.