Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 08, 2024, 10:20 AM
Russia-Ukraine War: NSA Ajit Doval's visit to Russia is considered an important step in mediating the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Although the date of the visit is not yet clear, this visit will be an important initiative towards establishing peace between the two countries. Ajit Doval may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during this visit and discuss the possibilities of peace talks.Prime Minister Modi visited Russia in July, where he met President Putin and discussed the seriousness of the war situation between the two countries. After this, on August 23, PM Modi visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said at that time that India always tries to move towards peace. The purpose of this visit and talks of PM Modi was that India could play an active role in peace efforts.Expectations towards peace between Russia and IndiaRussian President Vladimir Putin recently said at the Eastern Economic Forum that he is not against peace. He supported India, China and Brazil for playing an important role in mediating the conflict. His statement indicates that Russia is encouraging international cooperation for peace talks.Italy's Prime Minister's support for India48 hours after Putin's statement, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also praised India's role. After meeting Ukrainian President Zelensky, she said that countries like India and China can play an important role in ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Meloni stressed that India's role can be important in peace talks and can help prevent war.ConclusionGiven India's active role in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ajit Doval's proposed visit to Russia can prove to be an important initiative. India has already taken steps towards peace through its visits to both the countries, and now NSA Doval's visit can give a new direction to the peace talks. The eyes of the international community are now fixed on this initiative of India, which can play an important role in global peace efforts.