China isn’t mocking India as usual. It’s praising Modi’s Russia-West balancing act instead

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It reinforces India’s commitment to a diplomatic solution to the conflict and positions the country as a potential mediator. Modi was the only world leader to condemn Russia’s attack on a civilian hospital—by stating that “loss of life leads to despair, especially when children are killed”—in front of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now, he’s set to visit Ukraine. Modi’s visits to Poland and Ukraine mark significant milestones. The trip to Poland is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years, underscoring India’s growing engagement with Europe and its intent to bolster bilateral relations and extend its influence in...