Kyiv's Calculated Message for Washington Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar delivered a clear message to his American counterparts while visiting war torn Ukraine: the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will not be resolved by economic coercion.
This statement was a deliberate choice on India's part to assert its independence from US led sanctions against Russian oil, reflecting the country's growing confidence in navigating complex geopolitics.
For years, New Delhi has skillfully balanced its relationships with major powers, including the United States and China.