Putin thanks India for its stand on Ukraine

[mkb95]

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the Federal Assembly in the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday.

President Vladimir Putin thanked India for taking a “restrained and objective” stand on Russia’s muscle flexing in Ukraine.

Addressing a joint meeting of the Russian Parliament on Tuesday on the occasion of Crimea’s reunification with Russia Mr. Putin singled out China and India as the countries that showed understanding for Russia’s role in the Ukraine crisis.

“We are grateful to all those who understood our actions in Crimea,” Mr. Putin said. “We are grateful to the people of China, whose leadership sees the situation in Crimea in all its historical and political integrity. We highly appreciate India’s restraint and objectivity.”

India did not join the Western powers’ condemnation of Russia’s intervention in Crimea and kept a low profile on the issue.

The Ministry of External Affairs on March 6 issued neutral comment expressing concern for the fate of “more than 5000 Indian nationals” in Ukraine and called for “sincere and sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure that issues between Ukraine and its neighbouring countries are resolved through constructive dialogue”.

National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon gave a clearer indication of where India’s sympathies lied when he said in reply to a question, “There are legitimate Russian and other interests involved and we hope they are discussed and resolved.”

India has not reacted to the Ukrainian Ambassador’s request to recognise the new interim government in Kiev and to voice “support against the Russian invasion”.

China was the only U.N. Security Council member to abstain on a U.S.-tabled draft resolution criticising Russia for Crimea. Thirteen Security Council members supported the resolution, which was vetoed by Russia.

At the height of the crisis Mr. Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed on telephone “from close positions” the Ukraine standoff, according to the Kremlin.

source- http://www.thehindu.com/news/intern...a-for-its-stand-on-ukraine/article5800989.ece

 

[maximuswarrior]

How has the US another ally of India responded to this news? Wasn't India supposed to be on US side? Picking and choosing conveniently.

 

[mansoor raja]

Am more worried about this timing. U scratch me I scratch you... ? Russia should understand US is more important to India. Pakistan and Pakistanis like me all around the world love Russia and Russian people. How US and Russia are OK with India's double standards in diplomacy?

How has the US another ally of India responded to this news? Wasn't India supposed to be on US side? Picking and choosing conveniently.

Hi. That's my point. Suddenly Russia acting nicely towards India at times they want war with us

 

[maximuswarrior]

Am more worried about this timing. U scratch me I scratch you... ? Russia should understand US is more important to India. Pakistan and Pakistanis like me all around the world love Russia and Russian people. How US and Russia are OK with India's double standards in diplomacy?


Hi. That's my point. Suddenly Russia acting nicely towards India at times they want war with us

This is a good development. This proves that India is stuck between Russia and the US. For the time being it is picking and choosing to its liking, but there will be a time when the US will seek full Indian support in matters related to Russia. The US is nurtering India for a reason. It is going to use India as cannon fodder. Only a matter of time. The question is whose side will India pick because no matter what anyone says. One side will have to be picked. It is inevitable.

 

[mansoor raja]

This is a good development. This proves that India is stuck between Russia and the US. For the time being it is picking and choosing to its liking, but there will be a time when the US will seek full Indian support in matters related to Russia. The US is nurtering India for a reason. It is going to use India as cannon fodder. Only a matter of time. The question is whose side will India pick because no matter what anyone says. One side will have to be picked.

These Indians are crazy. US RUSSIA, Israel Iran, Bangladesh Myanmar. Japanese South Korea or Vietnam. World must see thru this and time will come they will come to Pakistan

 

[nik141993]

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the Federal Assembly in the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday.

President Vladimir Putin thanked India for taking a “restrained and objective” stand on Russia’s muscle flexing in Ukraine.

Addressing a joint meeting of the Russian Parliament on Tuesday on the occasion of Crimea’s reunification with Russia Mr. Putin singled out China and India as the countries that showed understanding for Russia’s role in the Ukraine crisis.

“We are grateful to all those who understood our actions in Crimea,” Mr. Putin said. “We are grateful to the people of China, whose leadership sees the situation in Crimea in all its historical and political integrity. We highly appreciate India’s restraint and objectivity.”

India did not join the Western powers’ condemnation of Russia’s intervention in Crimea and kept a low profile on the issue.

The Ministry of External Affairs on March 6 issued neutral comment expressing concern for the fate of “more than 5000 Indian nationals” in Ukraine and called for “sincere and sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure that issues between Ukraine and its neighbouring countries are resolved through constructive dialogue”.

National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon gave a clearer indication of where India’s sympathies lied when he said in reply to a question, “There are legitimate Russian and other interests involved and we hope they are discussed and resolved.”

India has not reacted to the Ukrainian Ambassador’s request to recognise the new interim government in Kiev and to voice “support against the Russian invasion”.

China was the only U.N. Security Council member to abstain on a U.S.-tabled draft resolution criticising Russia for Crimea. Thirteen Security Council members supported the resolution, which was vetoed by Russia.

At the height of the crisis Mr. Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed on telephone “from close positions” the Ukraine standoff, according to the Kremlin.

source- http://www.thehindu.com/news/intern...a-for-its-stand-on-ukraine/article5800989.ece

2 year old article

 

[mkb95]

2 year old article

yeah,i noticed after i posted the thread.
already reported the post.
@waz @WAJsal
can you delete the thread.

 

[GR!FF!N]

How has the US another ally of India responded to this news? Wasn't India supposed to be on US side? Picking and choosing conveniently.

I wonder what Pakistan's stand was..Oops sorry,their opinion doesn't matter.

And Yes,We'll take the side which will suit us better,because we have sides,unlike some.

 

[wiseone2]

How has the US another ally of India responded to this news? Wasn't India supposed to be on US side? Picking and choosing conveniently.

India has no influence in Eastern Europe. Why care about India's position on Ukraine ??