By Kanishka Singh
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday emphasised the significance of a “just and enduring peace” for Ukraine in a gathering with Indian Overseas Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the State Division stated. The dialogue got here amid a go to being reportedly deliberate to Ukraine by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Modi is more likely to go to Ukraine in August, numerous Indian media shops have reported in current days, which might be his first go to to the nation since Russia invaded in February 2022 and would come simply weeks after he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had expressed unhappiness and disappointment with Modi’s go to to Russia.
Whereas Western international locations imposed sanctions on Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine, nations pleasant with Russia equivalent to India and China have continued to commerce.
KEY QUOTE
“Secretary Blinken underscored the importance of realizing a just and enduring peace for Ukraine consistent with the UN Charter,” the State Division stated in a press release on Sunday on the assembly between Blinken and Jaishankar.
Social media posts from each Blinken and Jaishankar on Sunday talked about their assembly however didn’t particularly point out Ukraine.
CONTEXT
India has shunned instantly criticizing Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, whereas urging the 2 nations to resolve their battle by way of dialogue and diplomacy. New Delhi has resisted strain from the West to distance itself from Moscow for the reason that invasion, citing its longstanding ties with Russia and its financial wants.
In recent times, Washington has regarded to enhance ties with New Delhi because it has more and more considered India as a possible counterweight to an ascendant China. Nevertheless, whereas Modi was visiting Russia, the State Division stated it raised issues with India over its ties to Russia.
