In the Indian expert community, there are direct calls for Ukraine to surrender in the war.
Indian leader Narendra Modi, who does not condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine and has repeatedly been criticized for it by Western countries, is going to the EU to explain his position. According to Bloomberg, this was told to journalists on Sunday by the newly appointed Foreign Minister of this country Vinai Kvatra.
It is reported. that the head of the Indian government intends to visit several European capitals. Indian edition DNA writes that the prime minister is “exchanging views” on the Russian-Ukrainian war.
According to Bloomberg, Nerenda Modi “will bring the vision of India to Germany and France”, as well as in Denmark. India has already bought almost as much oil as it bought in the previous year.
In the context of sanctions against Russia, this is an important factor , because India is the world's third largest oil consumer.
Foreign policy writes that Delhi is conscious made this choice and adheres to it despite Western pressure. The Indian expert community is directly calling on Ukraine to give in to the war.
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. And not only because the country is regularly abstained from voting on UN resolutions condemning Russian aggression, but also because of its intentions to continue trade with Russia, which could reduce the impact of sanctions against the aggressor.
Not to mention the prospect of economic constraints on the part of India itself. Its government, by contrast, is working to develop mechanisms for settlements with Russia in national currencies, and also does not mind increasing the purchase of Russian crude oil at discounted prices.
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The United States has warned the Indian government against increasing energy dependence on Russian energy resources. However, the Indian authorities have an argument in response. Former Foreign Minister Subramaniam Jaishankar said during the 2 + 2 ministerial dialogue immediately after the Biden-Modi talks: “I would suggest that you focus on Europe. We buy little of the energy we need for our energy security. If you look at the numbers, our total volume for the month will be less than in Europe in the afternoon. “
