Title: India's Position on the Ukraine-Russia War Raises Eyebrows Recently, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky met with India's leader to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This encounter comes amid criticism from the West over India's perceived "straddling position" on the war. The West has expressed frustration with India's reluctance to take a strong stance against Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Though India has condemned Russia's actions, they have not gone as far as imposing economic sanctions or expelling Russian diplomats, like many Western countries have. India's position on the conflict is understandable, given their historical ties with Russia and their desire to maintain a balanced relationship between Russia and the West. However, in the face of Russia's brazen violation of Ukraine's sovereignty, India's hesitance to take a stronger stance is concerning. As a leading country in the non-aligned movement, India has a responsibility to uphold the principles of peace, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. By not taking a stronger stance against Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, India risks undermining these principles and setting a dangerous precedent for other countries. It is time for India to take a clear and decisive position on the war in Ukraine. Neutrality is no longer an option in the face of Russia's continued violation of international law and the ongoing suffering of the Ukrainian people. India must stand with the international community in condemning Russia's actions and supporting Ukraine's right to self-determination. In short, India cannot afford to straddle the fence any longer. It is time for India to take a bold stance against Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and show that they stand with the international community in upholding peace, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Ukrainian President Zelensky meets with India's leader, whose ambiguous stance on the war has caused frustration among Western leaders.
