Benedikt Franke urges India to leverage Russia ties to end Ukraine war
· World · Indian Express, Hindustan Times, NDTV
Munich Security Conference CEO Benedikt Franke, in an interview with The Indian Express on October 7, 2026, welcomed India’s proposals on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating India has finally 'walked the talk' after years of rhetoric. Franke noted Prime Minister Modi has long advocated dialogue, but India previously did not vote accordingly in the UN. He highlighted that both Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and President Vladimir Putin are seriously considering India’s proposals, which are the only ones received so far. Franke expressed hope that India will double down on using its 'special relationship' with Moscow to broker a resolution.
Why it matters
India’s diplomatic outreach could shift the conflict’s trajectory by leveraging its unique ties with Russia to influence Moscow’s stance, potentially altering global power dynamics and India’s strategic standing.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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