Social media hails 'power of Indian diplomacy' as war in Kharkiv halts for 6 hours
By Team Newsable | First Published Mar 3, 2022, 11:34 AM ISTFor six hours, India was able to do something that world powers could barely do, and that was to stop the Russian juggernaut from decimating Kharkiv.
For six hours, India was able to do something that world powers could barely do, and that was to stop the Russian juggernaut from decimating Kharkiv.
Even though New Delhi's sole intent was to safely evacuate its citizens from Ukraine's second-largest city, the intent and approach of the government to convince Moscow to halt its advance momentarily have been widely appreciated.
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India has been walking a tightrope on the Russia-Ukraine war. It has been calling for an immediate halt to the war but has shied away from directly slamming Russia for the invasion.
On social media, users termed India's action as a reflection of the power of Indian diplomacy.
When nations like China, USA, UK were scared to enter Ukraine, India managed to evacuate over 60% of its citizens from Ukraine
Now Indian PM spoke to Putin & managed to stop the war for over 6 hours so that all Indian students can reach a safe place
That's the power of Modi ji
The Russian safe passage offer came after India’s urgent request. The Russians do not want to delay the capture of Kharkiv beyond a point. So only a six-hour time slot was agreed upon. Tough for all Indians to evacuate in time it appears. 🤞
— Nitin A. Gokhale (@nitingokhale)
India today managed to stop THE WAR for 6 hours in to let rescue Indian students.
Power of Indian Diplomacy 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/kShjVQacYh
President Vladimir Putin had a telephonic conversation with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which he reviewed the ongoing conflict situation in the war-ravaged country.
The two leaders also discussed Operation Ganga that has been commenced on February 26. During the conversation, President Putin informed PM Modi that his country was trying to facilitate the urgent evacuation of Indian students from Kharkiv through the humanitarian corridor along the shortest route to Russia.
The Russian president shared the same views over stranded students in Kharkiv, which is the second-largest city of Ukraine.
He said that the Indian students have been taken hostage by the Ukrainian security forces, who use them as a human shield and every possible way to prevent them from leaving for Russian territory. He further states the responsibility lies entirely with the Kyiv authorities in such a scenario.
The Indian External Affairs Ministry, however, rejected the Russian claims and said that no Indian students were being held hostage in Khriokiv.
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