“We are expecting a more favorable attitude from India,” the Ukrainian envoy said.
new Delhi:
Ukraine’s envoy Igor Polikha today “prayed” for India’s intervention in the conflict with Russia that began this morning, saying India’s “strong voice” could “think” Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the envoy praised PM Modi and the country’s status as a “strong global leader”. There were also words of strong criticism for the foreign ministry’s stance, which ended with him saying he was “deeply dissatisfied”.
“I am following all the reports on your ministry’s site and the latest advice for your citizens in Ukraine,” Polikha told reporters in New Delhi today.
“The recommendations and statement of your Ministry of External Affairs – was that India is closely following the development of events. We are very dissatisfied with this situation. What does it mean – follow closely? Now, 50 people have died. When will hundreds and thousands die in this case, what will happen? Will follow more closely?” Ukraine’s envoy said.
He said, “We are expecting a more favorable attitude of the Government of India in this crisis situation. This is a moment of truth. Moment of fate… We are waiting, pleading for India’s aid.” “
Earlier, the envoy made it clear that Ukraine expects India to be more actively involved given its “special, privileged, strategic relationship” with Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “one of the most powerful, respected world leaders… I don’t know how many words Putin can hear. But Modi-ji’s position I hope is that in terms of his strong voice, Putin at least At least it should be considered”.
Mr Putin ordered a “special military operation” this morning after weeks of tension between Russia and its smaller neighbours.
Russian tanks and other heavy equipment crossed into several northern regions, separatist-controlled areas in eastern Ukraine, which Russia has formally recognized as independent nations, and Crimea’s Kremlin-annexed peninsula to the south.
India has expressed “deep concern” and called for reducing hostilities at the United Nations, saying unless it is stopped, it “could move towards a major crisis” that would seriously affect the region. can destabilize.
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti, said, “We call for immediate de-escalation and refrain from any further action that may contribute to the worsening of the situation”.
Mr Polikha said India should “get more actively involved in view of India’s privileged relations with Russia”.
This, he said, is “not only for our safety, but also for the safety of your own citizen,” alluding to the more than 15,000 Indians currently living in Ukraine whom the government is trying to expel.
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