Shashi Tharoor Concedes India's Neutral Ukraine Stance Was Strategically Wise

Tharoor acknowledges India's position has fostered diplomatic ties with both Russia and Ukraine, enabling potential mediation for peace.

Shashi Tharoor admitted his 2022 criticism of India's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war was misplaced, describing it as a strategic success.
India's neutrality has allowed it to maintain diplomatic relations with both Russia and Ukraine, positioning itself as a potential mediator for peace.
Tharoor highlighted India's geographical distance from Europe as a factor enabling its unique neutral position in the conflict.
The BJP praised Tharoor for acknowledging India's foreign policy under Prime Minister Modi, while Congress has remained silent on his comments.
Tharoor suggested India could consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached, though he clarified this is not an official government position.