Many in the West are surprised India has sent aid to Ukraine but has not censored or imposed sanctions against Russia. In fact, India has abstained from UN Security Council votes on the war and bought discounted oil. Chhavi Sachdev explains why India has taken this position of neutrality. It’s not just a dependence on defense imports but also skepticism and nostalgia.
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