Not just Putin, Zelensky to visit India amid global tensions

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): India 's strategic diplomacy has once again become a topic of discussion on the global stage. On the one hand, India is strengthening its traditional friendship with Russia, while on the other hand, it is also moving rapidly towards balanced and cooperative relations with Ukraine. Due to this, the possibility of the visit of the heads of state of both Russia and Ukraine to India this year has further increased America's uneasiness.

Not just Putin…Zelensky will also visit India, India is showing amazing diplomacy amidst Trump's tariff war: US President Donald Trump has expressed displeasure over India buying oil from Russia and announced to impose an additional 25% tariff. This move is being seen as a response to the deepening relations between India and Russia. According to reports, America has now imposed a total tariff of 50% on India.

Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit India later this year. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has recently confirmed this. This visit is taking place at a time when cooperation between India and Russia in the field of energy, defense and trade is continuously deepening.

At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may also visit India. Ukrainian Ambassador to India Oleksandr Polishchuk said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Zelensky to visit India, and at present both sides are working on finalizing the date. The ambassador has described this visit as a 'new height' in bilateral relations.

On the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day (24 August), the historic Qutub Minar in Delhi was illuminated with the national flag of Ukraine. This has come to be a symbol of the progress of India-Ukraine relations. India has always maintained a diplomatic balance regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine. While India has been cooperating with Russia in the defense and energy sectors, humanitarian aid and political support has also been given to Ukraine.