PM Modi in Ukraine: Diplomacy in Action

 On Wednesday, Modi paid tribute to the leaders of Nawanagar and Kolhapur, two former princely territories that provided refuge to over 6,000 Polish women and children during World War 2. Additionally, he paid respects at the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino, which honors the 1944 campaign to seize an abbey perched on a mountaintop close to Rome. This combat claimed the lives of hundreds of Indian soldiers fighting for the British Army.

 After completing his engagements in Poland on Thursday, Modi will travel by road and rail to reach Ukraine the following day.

Modi said his trip to Kyiv will be a “natural continuation of extensive contacts” between the two sides and lay the foundation for “stronger and more vibrant relations”.

Modi and Zelenskyy met on the margins of the last two G7 Summits in Japan and Italy, and have spoken several times on the phone since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

PM Modi’s visit is seen as the strong voice of the “Global South,” but it is also significant for establishing peace in the conflict region. This visit will also decide the balance of engagement in the geopolitical world.

India has strong trade relations with Poland, but now it is looking forward to increasing trade between Poland and Ukraine. The war has destroyed Ukraine, and if the conflict is resolved, it will have to work on its development. From this point of view, the visit is significant. India can help Ukraine in many ways if the war ends in a peaceful resolution.

India has remained silent about Russia's conduct and has voted against or abstained from the majority of UN resolutions about Ukraine. To arrive at a long-term settlement, it has also demanded the cessation of hostilities and a return to the diplomatic and conversational routes. Modi informed Putin that a peaceful settlement to the crisis could not be achieved through military force during his visit to Russia last month. As a result, observers are keenly monitoring his travel to Ukraine to determine what action India may take to support such a settlement.

The time has come for bilateral discussions with Poland and Ukraine so that we may expand our trade and business while the European Union is fighting alongside Ukraine. The US and several other European nations are experiencing an economic crisis. Perhaps they are anticipating the war's results as well. Who will, however, actually tie the bell?

Therefore, these nations have high hopes for India and a peace strategy. They have India in their sights. India is currently going forward to find a solution while playing its cards quite cautiously.

Jai Hind!

Harsh Pargat

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