Comment by Imustaskforhelp

India doesn't really have a position on Russia/Ukraine itself but wants peace within the region.

Yes, India does seek russian oil but that's because I feel like India and russian trade deals have been from the start of cold war where America supported pakistan.

If you actually observe our history, we were hesitant about joining any block but it was the fact that America started investing in Pakistan which made us closer to russia.

I feel like the average person is either Ukraine supporting/Neutral for what its worth.

That being said, I feel like India's just looking out for its own interests. (Ahem America's attacking venezuela for oil)

I feel like if this is such an non-starter, then India has made its stance clear that its always willing to co-operate to grow its country and if EU gives a more lucrative deal to India. I feel like India can slowly decrease its dependence on Russian oil as well.

The thing is, EU right now is in this position because it got so reliant on America. We had seen this during cold war and we have always kept our cards open while still maintaining peace. I feel like India should look after its own interests first and foremost and see when objectives align (something canadian's PM said recently too and Trump got so angry on him that he's again talking about raising 100% tariffs)

Honestly full support to Ukraine. I hope a peace deal can be arranged in Ukraine-russia.

That being said, if you feel like EU's gotten a better partner (Americas invading Greenland, China's authoritarian, which other country has the tech innovation close to India?) then sure, I hope EU does whats in best of its incentives as well.

But my honest bet is that India is EU's best bet to move from American techno-dependence given recent Greenland crisis.