As military conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated, India has said its approach will remain people-centric. It will also continue to support countries affected by surge in food, fuel and fertiliser prices due to war.
Making his country’s stand clear in the United Nations General Assembly late Friday, Deputy Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador R Ravindra also said New Delhi has consistently called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the violence and called upon both sides to return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
Reiterating that New Delhi has been providing assistance to Kyiv, Ravindra said that military offensives in Ukraine have resulted in the loss of lives and countless miseries, especially for women, children and the elderly. 'India continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine, " the ambassador said. "India's approach to the Ukraine conflict will continue to be people-centric.
We are providing both humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and economic support to some of our neighbours in the Global South under economic distress even as they stare at the escalating costs of food, fuel and fertilizers which has been a consequential fallout of the ongoing conflict," the deputy permanent representative said.