India Seeks Continued Dialogue with Moscow Amid Global Tensions

Diplomatic sources say the meeting signals New Delhi’s intention to keep channels of communication open with Moscow, despite the ongoing Ukraine war and shifting equations in the Indo‑Pacific region. India continues to stress dialogue and diplomacy as essential tools for conflict resolution while balancing relations with Western partners and traditional allies such as Russia. Regular interactions between Jaishankar and Lavrov at forums like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation address regional security, trade, and multilateral cooperation.