Shashi Tharoor's Views at Raisina Dialogue 2023: India's Refinement and Sale of Russian Oil Pose Issues About Position on Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Shashi Tharoor cites Modi as saying, "This is not the time for war." This is such a strong statement.
"Some Russian oil is processed in India before being
sent to the US and Britain. Shashi Tharoor also expressed his delight with
India's stance on the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. "You should think about
what this involves," he remarked.
Shashi Tharoor, a member of Congress, remarked on India's stance on the continuing crisis between Russia and Ukraine, saying that while it is based on pragmatic politics, Moscow might have been informed sooner.
During the discussion of the "Eastern Promise: The Power Shifts in EU Politics"
at the Raisina Dialogue 2023, Tharoor was questioned about his thoughts on
India's posture and recent remarks made by Foreign Minister Jaishankar on
Europe's stance on international affairs. Tharoor applauded India's changing
attitude on the war but pointed out that India should have informed Russia of
its position sooner.
In addition, Tharoor voiced concern about how the conflict
may affect India's long-standing relationship with Russia, stating that while
India did not wish to support one side over the other in the conflict, it was
also not endorsing it either. He made the observation that Russia's growing
reliance on China may result in a gradual deterioration of its ties with India.
As a result of China's actions throughout the crisis, Tharoor expressed skepticism
about its ability to broker peace and its peace plan for Ukraine.
Moreover, Tharoor brought up the fact that India refines
some Russian oil and sells it to the US and UK, arguing that this has
ramifications that should be taken into account. He maintained that the war in
Europe had a real and noticeable impact on the rest of the globe and that it
was crucial for India to adopt a moral stand.
The timing of Tharoor's remarks coincides with the
escalation of the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, which has sparked worries
about its potential effects on international security and stability. Concerns
regarding the future of Russia's ties with other nations, especially India,
have also been raised by the war.
Policymakers, analysts, and pundits who are carefully
monitoring the war and its ramifications are likely to find Tharoor's comments
interesting. They emphasize the necessity of nations adopting moral positions
on international issues and the value of good communication in managing
international relations.
