United Nations:Amid the Russia Ukraine crisis,India, along with China and the United Arab Emirates, has abstained on a Security Council resolution and condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The resolution proposed by the US and Albania with the backing of nearly 60 countries received 11 votes in favour, giving it a majority in the 15-member Council, but was nullified by the Russian veto on Friday evening.
Explaining the abstention, India's Permanent Representative, T.S. Tirumurti said, "It is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was given up. We must return to it. Dialogue is the only answer to the settling of differences and disputes, however daunting that may appear at this moment."
The resolution sought to declare that Russia has committed acts of aggression against Ukraine and the situation is a breach of international peace and security. It would also have demanded that Russia immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine and completely withdraw its military forces from within Ukraine's internationally recognised borders.
Without naming Russia, Tirumurti, however, said, "India is deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine." But taking a neutral stance, he added, "We urge that all efforts are made for the immediate cessation of violence and hostilities."