Ukraine softens tone, acknowledges ’global roles’ of India, China
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine softens tone, acknowledges ’global roles’ of India, China

Live Mint  

A day after passing a controversial remark against India and China on the ‘intellectual potential’ of the citizens of the two countries, Ukraine has now softened its tone and given a clarification on Thursday. Mykhailo Podolyaka, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the Ukraine President Volodymr Zelenskyy on Thursday said that India, China, and Turkey are "justified" in playing bigger roles in the world. “Of course, Turkey, India, China, and other regional powers are increasingly and clearly justified in claiming global roles in the modern world - and there are all the reasons for this: historical, economic, cultural, scientific, and political. His statement calling India and China "low intellectual potential" sparked controversy internationally on Wednesday.

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View From India | How does India look at the Ukraine war?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

View From India | How does India look at the Ukraine war?

The Hindu  

In April 2022, a few weeks after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, this writer wrote a piece in The Hindu’s opinion page arguing why India would stay neutral on the conflict irrespective of the pressure it would face from its Western partners. As a developing country that’s dependent on exports to meet its energy demand and as a strategic partner …

Ukrainian politician Mykhailo Podolyak says video of him calling India & China stupid is 'Russian propaganda'
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukrainian politician Mykhailo Podolyak says video of him calling India & China stupid is 'Russian propaganda'

Op India  

Ukrainian politician and advisor to President Zelenskyy, Mykhailo Podolyak, on Wednesday, fell short of issuing a clarification a day after he said that Indians and Chinese have weak intellectual potential. Of course, Türkiye, India, China, and other regional powers are increasingly and clearly justified in claiming global roles in the modern world – and there are all the reasons for …

'Indians have weak intellectual capacity': Ukrainian politician says India, China are stupid for not getting involved in a war against Russia
1 year, 4 months ago

'Indians have weak intellectual capacity': Ukrainian politician says India, China are stupid for not getting involved in a war against Russia

Op India  

On Tuesday, 12th September 2023, Ukranian politician and advisor to President Zelenskyy, Mykhailo Podolyak said that Indians and Chinese have weak intellectual potential. Yes, India has launched a lunar rover presently and is now trekking on the surface of the Moon, but that does not indicate that this country fully comprehends what the modern world is about.” Ukranian politician and …

India-China ties to stay strained over next year, warns US intel report
1 year, 10 months ago

India-China ties to stay strained over next year, warns US intel report

Hindustan Times  

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India, China may have prevented Russia from nuking Ukraine, says US
1 year, 10 months ago

India, China may have prevented Russia from nuking Ukraine, says US

India Today  

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One Year of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How India emerged as a peacemaker, while China’s neutrality became doubtful
1 year, 10 months ago

One Year of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: How India emerged as a peacemaker, while China’s neutrality became doubtful

Firstpost  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Head-on | It’s time to do some plain speaking with the West on Russia-Ukraine war

Firstpost  

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‘Global catastrophe’ and other Vladimir Putin quotes of the day

Al Jazeera  

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Dialogue and Diplomacy Only Way Forward: India’s Carefully Crafted Position on Ukraine Remains Unchanged - News18
2 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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India, China expressing concern about Ukraine war reflective of global concerns, says Blinken
2 years, 3 months ago

India, China expressing concern about Ukraine war reflective of global concerns, says Blinken

The Hindu  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Breaking News, September 17

India TV News  

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Ukraine and the anatomy of India’s neutrality
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine and the anatomy of India’s neutrality

The Hindu  

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As a new Great Game is being played in Ukraine, India awaits the next Chinese misadventure on its borders
2 years, 10 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Ukraine crisis: Russia welcomes India\'s \'independent\' position
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine crisis: Russia welcomes India\'s \'independent\' position

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Russia on Wednesday welcomed India's "independent position" on the Ukraine crisis and said its views on the issue at the UN Security Council was reflective of the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries. Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said India has been playing a vital role as a responsible global power and it …

Russia welcomes India's "independent position" on Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia welcomes India's "independent position" on Ukraine crisis

India Today  

Russia has welcomed India’s “independent position” with regard to the Ukraine crisis. The country’s Deputy Chief of Mission in India, Roman Babushkin, on Wednesday said that India has been playing a vital role as a responsible global power. “We welcome the independent position of India which it took twice at the UN Security Council," Roman Babushkin said at an online …

Russia-Ukraine News: As crisis unfolds, China keeps a close eye; Taiwan watches anxiously
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine News: As crisis unfolds, China keeps a close eye; Taiwan watches anxiously

India TV News  

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How India can tread a diplomatic fine line on the Ukraine crisis between Russia and the West
3 years ago

How India can tread a diplomatic fine line on the Ukraine crisis between Russia and the West

Firstpost  

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West trying to engage India in \'anti-China games\': Russia
4 years, 1 month ago

West trying to engage India in \'anti-China games\': Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

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