India's carefully constructed position of neutrality in the Ukraine war faces a fresh challenge after a video circulating online showed Ukrainian forces using Indian-made weapons.
This revelation casts doubt on India's stated stance and sparks worries about potential diplomatic fallout with Russia.
The video has prompted critical scrutiny of India's double-sided approach towards the conflict. Critics point to India's recent attempts to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and Ukraine, despite the latter's ongoing struggle against Russian aggression.
This latest development exposes potential inconsistencies in India's policies. While India officially abstained from condemning Russia at the UN and voiced concerns about the war's impact, the alleged presence of Indian weaponry in Ukraine paints a different picture.
Experts warn that supplying arms to one side in the conflict could jeopardize India's delicate diplomatic balancing act and strain its historically close ties with Russia.
Furthermore, the video raises questions about the extent of India's involvement, with sources suggesting that some weapons used by Ukraine might be Indian-manufactured, potentially through joint production agreements.
This adds another layer of complexity to the situation, blurring the lines between neutrality and active participation.
