EU wants to work with India, Russian aggression is a threat to the whole world: Ursula von der Leyen

EU wants to work with India, Russian aggression is a threat to the whole world: Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen News: Paris. European Union (EU) President Ursula von der Leyen has said that not challenging Russia’s attack on Ukraine can lead to a world where powerful countries will be arbitrary. This also includes the Indo-Pacific region, where there is always tension. He said that Russia’s aggression is a threat not only to individual countries but to the whole world. Von der Leyen arrived on a two-day visit to India on Sunday. During this, she will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will start the Raisina Dialogue. She said that she will discuss the Ukraine crisis with India with a clear message.

He said in an interview before coming to India that the European Union invites other countries to join President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine. When asked about the potential risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, von der Leyen said, “I believe that if this aggression is not challenged, we may all be facing a world where, Where strength can only be right. The EU is for the rule of law, not the rule of the gun.

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EU wants to work with India

He said that ‘this is valid not only in Europe but also in the Indo-Pacific, where we see increasing tension. With our Indo-Pacific strategy, we have clearly indicated that the EU has a strong stake in the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific. We want to work with our friends and partners, especially with India.’ Von der Leyen said, ‘I tell all my interlocutors that we need to stop this aggression now. We must respect the United Nations Charter, the territorial integrity and sovereignty of nations.

‘Challenge to global peace’

“We are also working very closely with India in this regard and we appreciate Prime Minister Modi‘s repeated calls for immediate cessation of hostilities as well as humanitarian assistance from India to Ukraine,” he said. He said that the attack without any reason is a challenge to the principles underpinning global peace and security. Let us tell you that India has condemned the killings of civilians in Bucha and has repeatedly called for an end to the conflict in Ukraine and return to the path of dialogue. PM Modi has suggested that there should be direct talks between the Presidents of Russia and Ukraine.

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‘Sanctions on Russia try to stop bloodshed’

Von der Leyen said sanctions imposed on Russia by more than 40 countries are intended to stifle Putin’s ability to continue the bloodshed in Ukraine. The sanctions are directed against the Kremlin’s war machinery. We invite other countries to join this effort, because Russia’s aggression is a threat not only to individual countries, but to the entire world.

Let us inform that PM Modi will inaugurate the Raisina Dialogue on 25 April and von der Leyen will attend the inaugural session as the chief guest. On the bilateral front, von der Leyen said that the EU sees India as an important partner in maintaining the rules-based global order, fighting climate change and charting the digital transition. Von der Leyen also said that the EU wants to expedite the completion of three agreements with India on trade, investment protection and geographical indications.

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