Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 08, 2024, 09:28 AM
Russia-Ukraine War: Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has talked about the important role of India and China in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Giving a statement after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, Meloni made it clear that China and India should play an active role in resolving this conflict. His statement is an important indicator towards global mediation in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war.Meloni's statement and its backgroundMeloni said during a meeting with Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, "I believe that China and India should have a role in resolving the conflict. The only thing that cannot happen is to think that the conflict can be resolved by leaving Ukraine alone." Meloni made this statement at a time when Russian President Vladimir Putin also talked about involving India, China and Brazil as mediators in a possible solution to the war.Statement of Russian President PutinOn Thursday, Putin said during a conference that China, India and Brazil could play a mediating role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Putin also said that a preliminary agreement was reached between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators during the talks held in Istanbul in the first week of the war, which has not yet come into force. Putin said that this agreement can be seen as the basis for negotiations.Putin also pointed out that Russia aims to occupy the Donbass region of Ukraine and the Russian army is gradually pushing the Ukrainian army out of the Kursk region. Putin's statement makes it clear that Russia is trying to resolve this conflict through international support and possible peace talks.Role of India and China: Global contextThe statements of Meloni and Putin make it clear that the solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict requires global efforts. India and China, which have an important role in global politics and economics, are being entrusted with the responsibility of mediating in this conflict. An active role by India and China can increase the chances of a peaceful resolution of this conflict.ConclusionThe statement of Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni and recent comments by Russian President Putin indicate that ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict requires broad mediation and cooperation at the global level. India and China have an opportunity to play an important role in resolving this conflict, which can be vital for global peace and stability. Such international cooperation can not only avert a war but also take important steps towards a lasting peace.