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'Selective targeting of India unfair, unjustified': Jaishankar on Ukraine conflict
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized selective targeting of India amid Western critiques of its balanced approach to the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing India's commitment to peace and diplomacy.
Why It Matters
Highlights India's strategic autonomy in global conflicts, tensions with Western allies over Russia ties, and efforts to mediate peace in the Ukraine war.
Timeline
9 Events
Jaishankar at UN General Assembly
September 2025
Jaishankar urged nations to engage all sides for peace solutions in Ukraine.[4]
Jaishankar speaks at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit
November 16, 2024
At HTLS 2024, Jaishankar discussed the Ukraine war, stating no battlefield solution, India's peace efforts, and visits by PM Modi to Moscow and Kyiv.[1]
Modi visits Kyiv
August 2024
Prime Minister Modi visited Ukraine, reaffirming India's stance on dialogue and peace, coinciding with Ukraine's incursion into Russia.[3][6]
Modi meets Putin in Kazakhstan
October 2024
Prime Minister Modi met President Putin in Kazakhstan.[1]
Modi meets Zelenskyy in New York
October 2024
Prime Minister Modi met Ukrainian President Zelenskyy again in New York.[1]
NSA Doval visits Moscow
September 2024
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged with Russians in Moscow.[1]
Modi meets Putin in Moscow
2024 (specific date unspecified)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Moscow to meet President Putin amid ongoing war.[4]
India abstains from UNSC vote condemning Russia
February 25, 2022
India's UN Permanent Representative reiterated the need for dialogue and abstained from the vote demanding Russian withdrawal.[4]
Russia launches full-scale invasion of Ukraine
February 24, 2022
Russia began its full-scale attack on Ukraine via land, air, and sea, marking the start of the ongoing war.[2]