Six weeks ago, the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugging Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow left a lasting impression. Now, in a strikingly different context, PM Modi’s warm hug with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv symbolizes India’s delicate diplomatic balance amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In Moscow, PM Modi’s firm handshake and hug with President Putin were seen as a gesture of India’s long-standing ties with Russia. However, this camaraderie didn’t sit well with the West, especially Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed his disappointment, criticizing Modi for what he described as a show of support for “the world’s most bloody criminal.”
PM Modi’s recent visit to Ukraine, his first since the war began, was a poignant contrast. During his tour of Kyiv, Modi and Zelenskyy visited the Martyrologist Exposition, a memorial for children killed in the conflict. Modi’s gesture of placing his hand over Zelenskyy’s shoulder and later laying a toy in memory of the lost children was seen as a powerful message of solidarity with Ukraine.
The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement expressing Modi’s sorrow over the tragic loss of young lives in Ukraine, further underscoring India’s sensitive approach to the conflict. This gesture starkly contrasted Modi’s Moscow visit, where he visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but did not pay respects to Russian soldiers who died in the war.
Despite the warm relations with Russia, Modi’s visit to Ukraine highlights India’s strategic autonomy and its efforts to balance relations between the two opposing blocs. India has not condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but has emphasized the importance of respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The optics of Modi’s visits to Russia and Ukraine reveal India’s nuanced diplomatic strategy in a time of global tension. As India navigates this delicate path, PM Modi’s hugs in Moscow and Kyiv serve as powerful symbols of the country’s evolving foreign policy.
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