Ajai Malhotra

Ajai Malhotra

The author, a former diplomat, was India’s ambassador to the Russian Federation (2011-13). Views expressed are personal

Ajai Malhotra

India's approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows diplomatic maturity

As the Russia-Ukraine war edges towards a negotiated end, India's strategic autonomy and energy security face a defining test

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 3:00 AM IST