India, along with China and the United Arab Emirates abstained on United Nation Security Council resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The resolution proposed by the US and Albania sought to declare that Russia has committed acts of aggression against Ukraine and the situation is a breach of international peace and security.
It had also demanded for Russia to completely withdraw its military forces from within Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders.
With the backing of nearly 60 countries, it received 11 votes in favour, giving it a majority in the 15-member Council, but was nullified by the Russian veto on Friday evening.
This was expected as Russia holds veto power as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
India’s Permanent Representative, TS Tirumurti said, "It is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was given up. We must return to it."
"Dialogue is the only answer to the settling of differences and disputes, however daunting that may appear at this moment," he added.
