The meeting of the Security Council of the Union Cabinet on the latest developments in Ukraine began. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister evaluates the Ukraine rescue mission.
At the same time, India did not approve of the US – led UN Security Council resolution against Ukraine’s military action. International political experts are now debating why India did not support the resolution, which was approved by a majority of members. Although the country’s explanation for abstaining from voting is that the issue can only be resolved through discussion, the move is more political. However, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Thirumurthy said that India was concerned about the latest developments in Ukraine.
Human life can never solve it. There are also serious concerns about the well-being of the Indian community, which includes a large number of students living in Ukraine. The current global order is based on UN Charter, international law, and respect for the sovereignty of nations. All members must respect these principles and find active ways to move forward, TS Thirumurthy urged the Security Council.
He added that the only way to resolve the issues was through dialogue and discussion. Yet things are now in a state of panic. The abandonment of diplomacy to solve the problem is disappointing. Everyone should return to diplomatic talks. For all these reasons, India has decided to abstain from voting on the resolution, Thirumurthy told the Security Council.
Meanwhile, efforts to repatriate Indians from Ukraine continue. The first flight from Boccarist, Romania to India. The flight to Mumbai was carrying 219 passengers. The flight will reach Mumbai at 9 am.
Russian aggression in Ukraine continues for a third day. The army has stepped up attacks from various parts of the city to capture the capital, Kiev. More than 50 explosions and shootings have been reported in the suburbs in recent hours. There are also reports that the Ukrainian army is retaliating. News AP reports that two Russian warplanes were shot down by Ukrainian forces in Bila Serka, south of Kia. Heavy fighting is taking place between Ukrainian and Russian forces in various parts of Kia. Ukraine claims to have killed 3,500 Russian soldiers. Several armored vehicles and missiles were also said to have been destroyed.