Russia-Ukraine war: Youngest Ukrainian MP praises India for humanitarian efforts, support amid crisis
Kiev (Ukraine), March 9: Ukraine's youngest Member of Parliament Sviatoslav Yurash praised India for the humanitarian measures taken to help those affected by the Russian military offensive against Ukraine. He also thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
"India is one of those countries which will decide the fate of this century. As far as the Indian position on the Russian relationship is concerned, thankful for the call PM Modi made to our President. We're thankful for the humanitarian steps that India has been making," the MP said.
Sviatoslav Yurash also stated that India and Russia have a strategic partnership, but that India should reconsider its stance in view of Russian aggression in Ukraine.
"As far as India-Russia is concerned, you have a treaty on strategic friendship and partnership, I think that needs to be reconsidered in light of not just Ukraine but all misdeeds that Putin's regime has been doing for the last 20 years. Russia needs to be punished by India," he continued.
Responding to a question on peace returning soon in Ukraine, he asserted that "Depends on Kremlin. If Kremlin decides to continue pushing, we'll continue fighting. Fighting for fundamental rights that we want to safeguard as our ancestors had safeguarded. Not going to abandon all that we won."
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Yurash had previously been seen defending the post and carrying a gun. In response to that picture, the MP stated, "Fact of the matter is, with Kyiv besieged and Ukraine needs to mobilize and try to defend against Russian invasion, everybody is a soldier now. Everybody needs to find their place."
Sviatoslav Yurash also appreciated the steps taken by Western nations amid the war between Russia and Ukraine. When asked whether Ukraine feels betrayed by its partner (Western nations), he said, "We understand the West does the right thing after exhausting other options. The reality is, it takes time for those institutions to spring into action. We don't have time, so we're fighting Russian invaders."
"As far as the West is concerned, we have received a lot of aid, we have received a lot of help and we are thankful for that. But again nothing is enough, nothing is too much and all are welcome," the Ukrainian MP added.
Russia started invading Ukraine after recognizing the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent republics.
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