India abstained on a draft resolution tabled in the UN Security Council by the US and Albania that condemns Russia's "illegal referenda" and annexation of four Ukrainian territories and requires that Moscow withdraw troops from Ukraine immediately.
“India is deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine. We've always advocated that no solution can ever arrive at the cost of human lives. Prime Minister has also emphasised that this cannot be an era of war,” said Permanent Representative to UN Ruchira Kamboj.
“Escalation of rhetoric or tensions is in no one’s interest. It is important that pathways are found for a return to negotiating table. Keeping in view the totality of the evolving situation, India has decided to abstain on this resolution,” she added.