Tharoor noted that PM Modi has consistently advocated for diplomacy, citing his statement in Samarkand where he said, "This is not an era of war, and solutions have been found peacefully."
Earlier in a panel discussion at the Raisina Dialogue, Tharoor 'admitted' to wiping 'egg off his face' and conceding that India's diplomatic stance gave the country a unique position to be friendly with both Russia and Ukraine, two nations at war since 2022.
"Any contribution to peacefully end this war is welcome. This is not a conflict; this is a war of aggression by one member of the United Nations against another. It's these principles that have to be kept in mind when we talk about ending the war peacefully," Rudolph told ANI on the sideline
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sambit Patra on Wednesday said that Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should come forward and appreciate Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's stand on India's position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
The Kerala BJP chief praised Tharoor and said his "honesty" in praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy is 'commendable' and a 'refreshing take.'
"Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has agreed that Congress's own stance on Russia-Ukraine was wrong and the things (PM) Modi and Indian government has done was completely right. Today we are in a position that we can hug Putin (Russian President) and Zelenskyy (Ukraine President) and even US,"
Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov highlighted the renewed diplomatic dialogue between the US and Russia, noting that Presidents Putin and Trump have spoken twice in two weeks. He also emphasized India's role as a neutral mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, praising Prime Minister Modi's di
Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, said that they discussed elements for the contract of peace, and that the process for ceasefire is now in full force.
Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans on Tuesday strongly condemned Russia's aggression in Ukraine, stating that it is "unacceptable" and violates every aspect of international law.