How India can tread a diplomatic fine line on the Ukraine crisis between Russia and the West
FirstpostA conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with the latter supported by the US and Europe, would be in no one’s interest The last several weeks have witnessed a severe exacerbation of tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border. Present status Russia has amassed about 100,000 troops and military hardware including tanks, artillery, and armoured troop carriers at the border with Ukraine over the last many weeks, stoking fears of an imminent invasion. In the weeks leading up to NATO’s 2008 summit, Putin had warned US diplomats that steps to bring Ukraine into the alliance “would be a hostile act toward Russia.” Months later, Russia went to war with Georgia, seemingly showcasing Putin’s willingness to use force to secure Russia’s interests. Putin has continued to call Ukraine “Little Russia”, quoting former Russian general Anton Denikin. A conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with the latter supported by the US and Europe, would be in no one’s interest.