Rajeev Deshpande
A peep into consultations before and after India’s retaliation
The Russian Embassy in India accuses Ukraine of using civilians as human shields
The first and foremost message from the resolution was the return of realpolitik to the world stage, shorn of liberal pieties
None of the main players can claim the moral high ground as the events really test the adage that politics is the art of the possible
India wants an end to the war in Ukraine in its own interest. While a proactive role has its risks, there is room for creative diplomacy to meet Delhi’s geopolitical goals
His fifth term may hold more surprises for fans at home than for foes abroad
India’s concerns about abjuring war for diplomatic solutions to conflict and its growing unease at Russia have been reflected in the group’s summit declaration in Bali