Lagatar24 Desk
Moscow, Feb 23: India’s “independent approach” on the Ukraine crisis was welcomed by Russia on Wednesday, who said India’s views on the matter before the UN Security Council reflected the two nations’ special and privileged strategic alliance.
India, according to Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin, has played an important role as a responsible global power that approaches world events in a “independent and balanced” manner.
“We welcome the independent position of India which it took twice at the UN Security Council. The Indian activities at the UN Security Council are fully reflecting the merit of our special and privileged strategic partnership,” he said at an online media briefing.
Notably, India appealed for restraint on all side at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday night, amid rising tensions between Moscow and the West after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two separatist Ukrainian regions as independent entities.
It emphasised that the immediate objective is de-escalation of tensions which takes into account all countries’ legitimate security interests and is aimed at ensuring long-term peace and stability in the area and beyond.
“Russia-India partnership is based on a strong and solid foundation. It is based on mutual trust, Our cooperation does not represent any threat to anyone and at the same time we keep moving shoulder-to-shoulder to establish a just and equal multipolar world,” said Babushkin.
