At a conference focusing on the Indo-Russian strategic partnership, the Russian ambassador to India signaled a willingness to explore all avenues for a peaceful end to the Ukraine conflict, including any potential Indian involvement. The remarks were cited by a major regional newspaper, underscoring Moscow’s openness to serious diplomacy as soon as a credible path exists.
He stated that Russia stands ready to engage in meaningful talks aimed at resolving the crisis through diplomacy. He noted that no immediate agreement is in place, suggesting that if India chose to play a more assertive role in the issue, Moscow would listen attentively and consider India’s perspective with due seriousness.
According to the ambassador, it is not his place to dictate whether India should participate in such negotiations, implying that India’s own assessment and strategic priorities would drive any potential involvement in the process.
The discussion also touched on Russia’s stated nuclear doctrine. The ambassador clarified that Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons only in circumstances where the country faces existential danger, a position outlined in Russia’s formal doctrine. He emphasized that this provision does not reflect a plan to employ such weapons in Ukraine but rather delineates the conditions under which Russia might consider extreme measures in defense of the state.