ICUV Program Director Iryna Krasnoshtan visited India to participate in the international Raisina Dialogue conference, which took place from March 17 to 19 in New Delhi. This event brings together world leaders, politicians, and experts to discuss pressing global challenges and build the future of international cooperation.

Among the honoured guests of the conference were:

• Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India;
• Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand;
• Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence of the United States;
• Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

One of the main topics of the discussion was dedicated to issues concerning Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegation emphasized the key principles of the country’s position: no decisions about Ukraine without its participation, and no decisions about Europe without Europe itself. There can be no compromises that would threaten Ukraine’s territorial integrity or sovereignty, nor any restrictions on its military potential. Furthermore, no third country has the right to block the Ukrainian people’s choice regarding participation in any international alliances.

Ukraine is the country that is most interested in achieving peace, a just, lasting, comprehensive peace. We clearly show our readiness for a temporary ceasefire. But this is also a global test for Russia. It is time for it to show whether it really wants peace.

Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

Also, during the conference and meetings on the sidelines, the issue of India’s possible role in the process of resolving and ending the Russian war against Ukraine was raised. India takes a neutral position in this war. In this regard, it could play a greater role in mediation efforts, for example, to help return abducted Ukrainian children to Ukraine, as well as to send peacekeepers to Ukraine. Iryna Krasnoshtan, also had the opportunity to ask questions during her meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Subramanyam Jaishankar.

In addition to participating in the Raisina Dialogue conference, Iryna, in collaboration with other Ukrainian experts, including those from “Ukrainian Prism,” took part in a series of meetings with key Indian think tanks specializing in international relations, national security, and public policy, such as the Vivekananda International Foundation, Delhi Policy Group, and the Council for Strategic and Defence Research. Representatives of the Indian side were keen to hear from Ukrainian experts about the current situation in Ukraine, the progress of the negotiation process for a ceasefire, and to discuss bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and India, as well as broader issues related to the security architecture in Europe and the world.

Iryna also gave an interview to ThePrint. The main topics of discussion included Russia’s war against Ukraine, mechanisms for countering Russian propaganda, the role of the United States in the negotiation process, and the future of Ukraine.

You can watch the full interview on YouTube via the following link.

“We do not want just a temporary peace agreement that would allow Russia to regroup and attack again. We want a lasting peace, so that future generations will not have to fight this same war.”

Iryna Krasnoshtan, ICUV Program Director

The visit to India was highly productive and played a key role in strengthening Ukraine’s partnerships. We are thankful for the invitation and the invaluable platform to share Ukraine’s perspective.