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In an opinion piece for the Lowy Institute, Teesta Prakash explains that India has not denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine because India is still concerned about China and Russia supplies India with a lot of military equipment.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- India's UN abstentions on the Russia-Ukraine matter have been noted by Quad partners.
- Quad members haven't publicly criticised New Delhi but understand its ties with Moscow.
- India plays a key role in offsetting China in the Indo-Pacific.
- With 86% of India's military gear from Russia, its importance to New Delhi is evident.
- The Russia-China joint statement may have intensified India's dilemma.
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- MAR 2022 The Predictability of India’s UN Abstentions on the Ukrainian Crisis—The Diplomat
- MAR 2022 Why the U.S. Doesn't Mind India's Notable Silence on Ukraine—Time
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