UNSC condemns Russia's aggression.

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Russia Vetoes UNSC Vote On Ukraine War As India, China And UAE Abstain


The United Nations Security Council recently agreed on a draught resolution proposed by the United States and Albania to condemn Russian aggression and demand for an immediate cease of hostilities and removal of Russian armed forces from Ukraine. 

The resolution reiterated the Council's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity within internationally recognised boundaries. The resolution "strongly condemns Russia's aggression against Ukraine" and orders Russia to "immediately halt use of force against Ukraine and desist from any subsequent illegal threat or use of force against any UN member state." The previous version was overly aggressive, invoking UN Chapter VII, which allows for the use of force against Russian soldiers in Ukraine. It further demanded that Russia "immediately and unconditionally revoke the decision pertaining to the status of some territories of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions." The resolution was defeated when Russia, the permanent member and President of the Security Council for the month of February, used its veto. The motion was approved with 11 votes in favour and three abstentions. China and India both voted no.

The latest course of events in Ukraine has gravely upset India. India asked that all efforts be made to bring the violence and hostility to an end as soon as possible. Dialogue is the only way to resolve differences and issues, no matter how frightening it may look at the moment. It is regrettable that the route of diplomacy was abandoned. With this, India has managed to maintain its balancing act once more, despite significant efforts from the West to vote against Russia and from Russia to support it. Previously, in January 2022, India abstained from a vote on whether to conduct a discussion on the Ukraine issue, while simultaneously expressing support for Russia's legitimate security interests. India has been in contact with all parties, asking them to return to the bargaining table. India's strategic ambiguity at this critical juncture in global geopolitics stems from friendships and strategic relationships on both sides. 

Russia is India's largest and most reliable supplier of defence weaponry. Despite its developing alliance with China, Russia has provided India with the S-400 air defence system, which has improved India's defence capabilities. India's Defence Minister visited Russia in June 2020, amid the height of India's conflict with the Chinese Army at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). In addition, Russia has consistently supported India in the UN Security Council. At the same time, India has a strong relationship with the US, which includes defence treaties, commerce and investment, technology, and, not least, a strong link through the Indian diaspora and people-to-people relationships. Thousands of Indian students leave Indian beaches each year to study at American colleges. The same is true for Europe. Furthermore, being a member of the P-5 (Permanent Five), France is an important ally of India on the UN Security Council. India requires all of these allies as it contends with China's movements along the LAC.

Dealing with the effects of Chinese expansionism and adventurism on its own borders, as well as a South Asian area suddenly devoid of American military presence in Afghanistan. To counter a Chinese strategic and geoeconomic threat in Asia, India requires both the US and Russia. If the India-Russia collaboration is vital on land in Asia, the QUAD - an alliance of the United States, Japan, Australia, and India - is critical in fighting Chinese maritime expansionism in the Indian Ocean area. The desire to challenge China remains a cornerstone of Indian foreign policy, and everything—including Delhi's stance on Russian actions in Ukraine—flows from that.

Dealing with the consequences of Chinese expansionism and adventurism on its own borders, as well as a South Asian region suddenly free of US military presence in Afghanistan. India needed both the US and Russia to face a Chinese strategic and geoeconomic challenge in Asia. If India-Russia cooperation is crucial on land in Asia, the QUAD - an alliance of the US, Japan, Australia, and India - is critical in combating Chinese maritime expansionism in the Indian Ocean. The determination to challenge China remains a cornerstone of Indian foreign policy, and everything comes from that, including Delhi's attitude on Russian operations in Ukraine.


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