Ukraine Ambassador To India Quotes Mahabharat, Urges PM Narendra Modi To Intervene Amid Russian Invasion
The Ukrainian diplomat said, ¡°At present, we are pleading for political assistance from India. Modiji is one of the most powerful leaders of the world and has a special partnership with Russia.¡±
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an invasion into Ukraine today morning; ever since the announcement, explosives can be heard, and smoke is seen coming from sites across the country.
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In order to seek India's intervention to de-escalate the turmoil, Ukrainian Ambassador Igor Polikha addressed the media, urging Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene.
He cited Mahabharata and urged the Indian Prime Minister to pursue diplomacy with President Putin and help Ukraine get out of this devastating situation.
Igor Polikha said: ¡°Some attacks happened on the outskirts of the capital. Some attacks happened deep inside the territory of Ukraine. We are getting the first information about casualties among our soldiers and among the civilian population.¡±
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Emphasising India's role at this point, he said: ¡°India had qualified in diplomacy through Kautilya, Chanakya several thousand years ago when Europe had no civilization. India is an influential global player and for many years, was the leader of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which was created at the time of the cold war.¡±
The Ukrainian diplomat added: ¡°At present, we are pleading for political assistance from India. Modiji is one of the most powerful leaders of the world and has a special partnership with Russia.¡±
#WATCH | Delhi: Dr Igor Polikha, Ambassador of Ukraine to India seeks Government of India's intervention amid #RussiaUkraineConflict; urges PM Narendra Modi to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin. pic.twitter.com/L1b48I42DN
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He mentioned Prime Minister Modi's relationship with President Putin and said, ¡°I don't know how many world leaders Putin would pay heed to, but due to the rapport Modi ji shares, I am hopeful that the Russian President would at least consider his words. We are expecting for much more favourable attitude from the Indian government."
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