India’s Ambiguous Stance on Ukraine: Modi’s Words Mask a Complex Game Amid Global Pressure

At first glance, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin projects an image of clear-cut commitment to peace in the Ukraine war. Modi emphatically told Putin that India is "not neutral" and supports all efforts toward peace. But is this diplomatic rhetoric masking a more complicated reality? Is India Truly Standing for Peace or Playing Both Sides? While Modi’s words claim a principled, peace-driven stance, India's actions reveal a different story—one aligned less with Western calls for accountability and more with pragmatic self-interest. Despite not officially condemning Russia's invasion, India has become Moscow’s second largest...