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On 23 February, India once again abstained from voting on a United Nations resolution related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has greatly expanded oil purchases from Russia, and, in effect, has helped Moscow finance its invasion at a time when Europe has sharply cut back on purchases. Foreign policy experts suggest that the Indian support for Russia is on account of two reasons — our long-term strategic relationship with Russia and the aim to reduce the extent to which Russia becomes bound to China. But by supporting Moscow, New Delhi is running the risk of being alienated by the...
