September 8th 2024.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to travel to Moscow this week for crucial discussions on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to sources. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to both Russia and Ukraine, where he held fruitful meetings with their respective Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.
Following his trip to Ukraine and meeting with President Zelensky, Prime Minister Modi had a phone conversation with President Putin on August 27. The Russian Embassy issued a statement, mentioning that PM Modi informed President Putin about his visit to Kyiv and reaffirmed India's commitment to finding a peaceful solution through political and diplomatic means.
Sources reveal that during this phone call, the leaders agreed that NSA Doval would travel to Moscow to further advance the peace talks. "President Putin shared his honest assessment of the destructive policies of the Kyiv authorities and their Western supporters, and also outlined Russia's approaches to resolving this conflict," stated the Russian Embassy about the phone conversation.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders discussed their perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "The PM shared insights from his recent visit to Ukraine, and emphasized the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and sincere and practical engagement from all parties to achieve a lasting and peaceful resolution," stated a PMO release.
Prime Minister Modi has reiterated India's unwavering support for an "early, lasting, and peaceful resolution" of the conflict on his official social media handle. However, Ajit Doval's visit to Moscow is not just for peace talks, but also for the BRICS NSA meeting, which takes place ahead of the annual Summit in Kazan. The meeting will bring together top security officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, as well as new members such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Doval is also expected to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
The timing of Doval's visit to Moscow is also seen as a diplomatic effort to mediate a peaceful resolution between the two neighboring countries, Russia and Ukraine. Other world leaders have also recognized India's potential role in resolving the Ukraine conflict. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who had a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky at the Ambrosetti Forum in Italy, stated that countries like India and China can play a crucial role in finding a solution.
These remarks from Meloni came just two days after Russian President Putin also acknowledged India's efforts in resolving the ongoing crisis in the region. During the 9th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin mentioned India as one of the countries that are "sincerely interested" in resolving the conflict. "We respect our friends and partners, who are genuinely interested in addressing and resolving all issues related to the conflict. China, Brazil, India...I am in contact with my partners and have no doubt that the leaders of these countries, with whom we have a relationship of trust and confidence, will be interested in lending a helping hand," said Putin.
Overall, India's efforts have been recognized and appreciated by various world leaders, and its participation in finding a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict is highly valued.
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