BALANCING OUT PERCEIVED TILT TOWARDS MOSCOW
On the possibilities of India facilitating any significant dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, C Raja Mohan, visiting analysis professor on the Nationwide College of Singapore’s (NUS) Institute of South Asian Research, stated: “I might say, do not maintain your breath that India goes to drag an enormous rabbit out of the hat. Delhi is conscious of its position and its limitations.”
India doesn’t have “the leverage or capability” to influence Zelenskyy and Putin to take a seat down for talks, he informed CNA’s Asia Now on Friday.
“The one nation that may do it’s america, and each Zelenskyy and Putin are ready for the November presidential election,” he added.
“I believe we needs to be, as realists, clear that India’s position will probably be on the margins moderately than on the centre.”
At the moment, a diplomatic breakthrough seems to be elusive, particularly after Ukraine’s latest navy offensive into Russia’s Kursk area.
“I believe Modi will stress the significance of peace – that peace and stability is crucial for events concerned,” stated Karthik Nachiappan, analysis fellow on the NUS’ Institute of South Asian Research.
The go to can also be symbolic, he informed CNA’s Asia First on Friday.
“It is an necessary sign that India is sending to the West, to america, that India cares about Ukraine, the warfare, Ukraine’s future, and what occurs in Europe.”
