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On the probabilities of India facilitating any significant dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, C Raja Mohan, visiting analysis professor on the Nationwide College of Singapore’s (NUS) Institute of South Asian Research, stated: “I’d say, do not maintain your breath that India goes to drag an enormous rabbit out of the hat. Delhi is conscious of its position and its limitations.”
India doesn’t have “the leverage or capability” to steer Zelenskyy and Putin to take a seat down for talks, he advised CNA’s Asia Now on Friday.
“The one nation that may do it’s america, and each Zelenskyy and Putin are ready for the November presidential election,” he added.
“I believe we ought to be, as realists, clear that India’s position will likely be on the margins fairly than on the centre.”
At present, a diplomatic breakthrough appears to be like elusive, particularly after Ukraine’s current navy offensive into Russia’s Kursk area.
“I believe Modi will stress the significance of peace – that peace and stability is crucial for events concerned,” stated Karthik Nachiappan, analysis fellow on the NUS’ Institute of South Asian Research.
The go to can be symbolic, he advised CNA’s Asia First on Friday.
“It is an essential sign that India is sending to the West, to america, that India cares about Ukraine, the struggle, Ukraine’s future, and what occurs in Europe.”