• India’s position in the Russia Ukraine conflict is evolving and New Delhi seems to be moving away from the its initial implicit support of Russia.
  • India was unable to outrightly condemn the invasion because of geopolitical considerations.
  • India’s stand is dictated by what the government perceives as the national interest.
  • The longer the war continues, the harder it will become for India to balance its relations with Russia and the US-led coalition that is helping Ukraine to resist Russian aggression.