Russia is reminding the U.S. the world is no longer unipolar, says former Ambassador

India has an interest in resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis: D.B.Venkatesh Varma

India has called for respecting “legitimate security interests of all sides” in the Russia-Ukraine military crisis, said former Indian Ambassdor to Russia D.B. Venkatesh Varma on Thursday.

Addressing an online event organised by the Russian news agency Sputnik here, Mr. Varma said Russia’s recent military moves are aimed at conveying to the United States that the world is not unipolar anymore. “India has excellent relation with Russia. President Putin and Prime Minister Modi have excellent personal rapport. Russian position is very clear. They have said that they are ready to talk. They have given written responses and they have received written responses and this dialogue is proceeding,” Mr. Varma said, referring to the intervention of President over the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) eastward expansion.