On the auspicious occasion of Holi, the Foreign Minister of Ukraine released a video in front of the Mahatma Gandhi monument, announcing his forthcoming visit to India. This symbolic gesture aimed to highlight the significance of the occasion and underscored Ukraine’s desire to engage with India on bilateral matters. In the video, Foreign Minister Kuleba Dmytro sought to draw parallels between India’s historic struggle for freedom and Ukraine’s current conflict, emphasising the shared values of independence and resilience. When he arrived in India, the Foreign Minister delivered a noteworthy statement, asserting that India’s longstanding ties with Russia are rooted in a ‘Soviet Legacy’ that is gradually dissipating. He urged New Delhi to reconsider its relationship with Moscow and align more closely with Kyiv, reflecting Ukraine’s perspective on the evolving global landscape.
He said ‘the cooperation between India and Russia is largely based on the Soviet legacy. But this is not the legacy that will be kept for centuries; it is a legacy that is evaporating’.
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