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- https://www.thehindu.com/
opinion/lead/no-ovation-for- indias-stand-on-the-war-on- ukraine/article65222135.ece - In the intro, mention Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- In the body, examine the factors such as commitment to principles, India’s relations with Russia, India’s dependence on Russia for defence procurement, concerns with countering China, relations with the US and West etc.
- Conclude by mentioning that India cannot look away from the violation of widely accepted norms contained in the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine at the same time it has to keep in mind its vulnerabilities while criticising Russia. This puts India in a tight spot.
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Javed
Good attempt. Your knowledge of the topic is good.
However, you have included arguments and counter-arguments in same point, you can divide it into two sections- first, why did India abstain(reasons in favour) and next critical analysis (can put the counter-arguments here).
Points mentioned by you are good.
Historical angle of Indo-Russia friendship can be included. (1956 example, support to India during 1971 war).
National interest vs principles comparison is good, in the end provide a conclusion ( currently India stands with China-Russia on the issue which hampers its image as the largest democracy).
Keep practicing. 🙂