After ‘Not the Era of War’, PM Modi Frames Ukraine: India Not Neutral, On Side of Peace

This article reports on the joint statement made by Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi: Modi clarified that India is not “neutral” in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, but firmly “on the side of peace.” He reiterated India’s commitment to diplomacy, dialogue, and global stability, while framing the crisis as a challenge that demands peaceful resolution. The piece outlines how India’s stand reflects its broader foreign-policy posture of strategic autonomy and global mediation, emphasising that solutions must come at the negotiating table rather than on the battlefield. It also explains that this stance aims to balance India’s traditional relationship with Russia while aligning with international calls for peaceful conflict resolution — an approach that could shape India’s diplomatic engagements, global role, and strategic alignments in a polarized world.