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The meeting between India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in St. Petersburg underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts by India to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Doval, during his visit to Russia for the BRICS National Security Advisors' conference, conveyed a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding his recent visit to Ukraine. This meeting serves as a critical juncture in the ongoing diplomatic dance between India, Russia, and Ukraine.
Modi's recent visit to Kyiv in August saw him share “interesting ideas” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ideas that were developed during his July meeting with Putin. Doval's involvement in both the Russia and Ukraine visits highlights his crucial role in these peace initiatives. The meeting between Doval and Putin demonstrates the significance that both countries place on maintaining open communication channels, despite the ongoing conflict.
The meeting between Putin and Doval led to Putin proposing a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi on October 22nd during the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan. This proposed meeting aims to discuss the outcomes of previous discussions and outline future prospects for the two nations. The Kremlin's readout also highlighted the successful development of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, emphasizing the importance of security issues in their bilateral relations.
The spotlight on India's potential role in pushing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is a consequence of New Delhi's strong relationship with both nations. The meeting between Doval and Putin underlines India's commitment to diplomacy and its efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. While the success of these peace efforts remains uncertain, the ongoing dialogue between India, Russia, and Ukraine holds the potential to influence the trajectory of the conflict and its consequences for the international community.
Source: NSA Ajit Doval briefs Putin on PM Modi's Ukraine peace efforts in one-on-one meeting