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India’s dilemma in the war: Relations between Russia, Ukraine and India explained

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Vishwa Thacker – Mumbai Uncensored, 25th February 2022

The hottest news all around the world today is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There are as many opinions as there are people on what stand India should take in this conflict.

Why is India silent? On what side will India stand if war really becomes inevitable? Well, no one can quite predict the answers to these questions yet. But what we can do is, look at the relations between these three countries, and how we go way back with them.

 Relations between India and Russia

We have bilateral relations with Russia. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union between 1988-1991, India maintained a cordial relationship with Russia and shared a special relationship. This is termed as a “special and privileged strategic partnership”. 

Our relationship with Russia covers five areas: defence, anti-terrorism cooperation, politics, space and civil nuclear energy. Both countries are also working towards a free trade agreement. Bilateral trade between us shot up to 24% in 2012.

India is heavily dependent on Russia for its military supplies. 60% to 70% of our military hardware comes from Russia. A BBC World Service Poll of 2014 says that more than 85% of Russians view India positively.

Relations between India and Ukraine

In January 1992, India established diplomatic relations with Ukraine. In 1992, India established an Indian embassy in Kyiv and Ukraine established theirs in New Delhi in February 1993. 

After Russia, Ukraine is our second-largest trade partner. Between 2003-2005, there has been a 3x increase in our trade with Ukraine. 

We have signed more than 17 bilateral agreements with Ukraine which covers areas of Cooperation in Space Research, Avoidance Of Double Taxation and Promotion, Protection of Investments etc. 

Even when Ukraine was a part of the Soviet Union, India enjoyed friendly political relations with Ukraine. We have been positively cooperating with each other at international levels. Ukraine supports India on the resolution of the issue of J&K on the basis of the Simla Agreement. 

India is worried about its 20,000 students and nationals who live in Ukraine.

What happens if India supports Ukraine?

After the disintegration of the USSR, Russia and China have maintained positive relations. In 2001, both countries signed the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, a treaty with economic and military cooperation. 

Both countries, as of 2019, felt serious grievances with the United States. Chinese relations with the USA were tense because of the matter of control of the South China Sea, trade policies, and technology policy. 

As for Russia, it is upset about severe economic penalties imposed by Europe and the USA for Russia’s seizure of Ukraine’s Crimea. 

Both countries enjoy an informal agreement to coordinate economic and diplomatic moves and they’ve successfully built an alliance against the USA. 

It is common knowledge that China and India have conflicted on border issues resulting in three military conflicts – the Sino-Indian War of 1962, the border clashes in Nathu La and Cho La in 1967, and the 1987 Sumdorong Chu standoff.

In 2013, these issues re-emerged. In 2018, there was a dispute at the Doklam plateau along the disputed Bhutan-China border. In 2020, we lost 20 soldiers in the Galwan valley.

If there is a full-fledged war, and India supports Ukraine, there are high chances we’ll fight with our border enemy China.

What happens if India supports Russia?

As established above, China and the USA do not see eye to eye. Since 1949, their relationship has been complex. Under the rule of former President Donald Trump, the relationship deteriorated regarding the issues of China’s militarization of the South China Sea.

Soon after, the US launched a trade war and prohibited US companies from trading in Huawei. By May 2020, the relationship worsened as both countries recruited allies against each other and guilt-tripped for the COVID-19 pandemic.

As for Ukraine, the USA is a friend. It supported Ukraine’s bid to join NATO in 2009. Ukrainians view the USA positively according to surveys. More than 33% of the Ukrainian population approves of the leadership of the US.

If war becomes inevitable, there are chances the US will side with Ukraine. 

If losing millions of people in World War 1 and 2 taught us anything, it is that we do everything to prevent such a huge life loss and mass destruction.

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Environmental Damage at Silver Beach Marve: Subhash Constructions Facing Backlash

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Siddhant Mohite, Mumbai Uncensored:

A company named Subhash Constructions is responsible for the degradation of Silver Beach, Marve. Despite existing regulations aimed at safeguarding coastal ecosystems, this company has blatantly disregarded environmental norms, upsetting the delicate balance of nature.

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Among the most concerning outcomes of this unchecked development is the unauthorized creation of a slope on the beach. This alteration of the natural landscape not only disrupts the beach’s aesthetic appeal but also poses considerable ecological risks. Additionally, reports of dead snakes found along the shoreline serve as a poignant reminder of the adverse impact of human intervention on local wildlife.

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Local Citizens are demanding an FIR against the contractor and their associates for conducting work of a government contract in an unethical manner by making a ramp by using stones and soil instead of using metal sheets for machinery movement. Dumping of huge rocks and soil on the beach has also risked the environment, and this whole project will also cause sand erosion, a local source said.

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Environmentalists have taken strong objections against the construction of a wall at Marve beach in suburban Mumbai, as they said that “This will further destroy the sandy beach, besides wasting taxpayers’ money to build a wall. Its actually foolish to construct such walls on beaches instead of coming up with eco-sustainable solutions.”

The situation at Silver Beach Marwe underscores the pressing need for stricter enforcement of environmental regulations and increased accountability from construction companies. Subhash Construction, in particular, must be held accountable for its role in the degradation of this coastal ecosystem.

Furthermore, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority’s mandate against permanent constructions on beaches must be enforced without compromise. Failure to do so not only compromises the integrity of Silver Beach Marve but also establishes a hazardous precedent for coastal development projects throughout the region.

As concerned citizens, it is our collective responsibility to raise awareness about the environmental challenges facing Silver Beach Marve and advocate for sustainable solutions. Specifically, the dumping of stones on the seacoast and the absence of a required board of the ongoing tender on the beach must be addressed. Moreover, companies found violating environmental regulations, like Subhash Construction, should be blacklisted as government contractors. The explicit directive from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority prohibiting permanent constructions on the beach must be emphasized and upheld.

Only through concerted action can we hope to preserve the natural beauty of our coastal heritage for the enjoyment of future generations.

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Kerala Man Wins ₹33 Crore UAE Jackpot with Lucky Charm Ticket Bearing Kids’ Birth Dates

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Fortuitous Combination of Birth Dates Turns Ordinary Ticket into Millionaire Maker

In a stroke of unimaginable luck, a man from Kerala, India, clinched a whopping Rs.33 crore jackpot in the UAE, all thanks to a serendipitous choice of numbers. The 50-year-old winner, identified as Sunil Kumar, purchased a lottery ticket for the UAE Big Ticket Draw, selecting numbers that bore significant personal meaning – his children’s birth dates.

The fortuitous combination of birth dates transformed an ordinary lottery ticket into a life-changing windfall, as Kumar emerged as the sole winner of the eye-watering prize. His decision to infuse sentimental value into his ticket by choosing numbers associated with his children’s special milestones paid off in the most extraordinary manner possible.

The news of Kumar’s incredible win has sent waves of excitement and inspiration throughout Kerala and beyond, underscoring the unpredictable yet exhilarating nature of lottery games. As Kumar basks in the glow of his newfound fortune, his story serves as a testament to the age-old adage: sometimes, luck truly does favor the bold – or in this case, the sentimental.

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To marry a man she met online, a Polish woman travels to Jharkhand via Ludo, PUBG, and now Instagram

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Bishamber Yadav, Mumbai Uncensored, 27th June 2023:

In 2021, the two first connected on Instagram, and their friendship quickly became into love. Barbara, who had fallen in love with Malik, arrived in India with a tourist visa with a 2027 expiration date

Love has no limitations. In order to marry her lover, whom she met while playing the online game PUBG, Seema Haider snuck into India with her children. Her story has made headlines. In a similar vein, a 19-year-old Pakistani woman named Iqra travelled to India last year to be with her Bengaluru-based sweetheart, whom she met while participating in an online Ludo game.

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Polish national and mother of a 6-year-old child, Barbara Polak ( Photo Credit: India Today)

A 49-year-old Polish woman recently travelled to India to live with her Indian partner in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag after becoming friends with him on Instagram

The wedding of Barbara Polak and Shadab Malik will soon bring a love tale that began on Instagram to a happy conclusion. The foreign mother, who came to India with her 6-year-old daughter, Ananya, is now residing in Baratua village with her lover Shadab.

In 2021, the two first connected on Instagram, and their friendship quickly became into love. Barbara arrived in India with a tourist visa that is good until 2027 after falling in love with Malik.

Now that they have both made the decision to get married, they have both filed a marriage application with the Hazaribag Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Court. She and her husband have a divorce. Shadab is already known as “dad” by Barbara’s daughter.

The community is in full gear with wedding preparations for Barbara and Shabad. Barbara expressed her opinion that Shadab is a wonderful and kind person. She lauded India, calling it a stunning nation. Barbara responded that Hazaribag is a tiny city and a decent location to live when questioned about it.

“I felt like a celebrity when I first arrived in Hazaribag because so many people came to visit me. I have a nice job, a car, and my own home. Despite coming to India and Hajaribag for Shadab Alam, I am from Poland. I’m delighted with him. We’re getting married very soon,” Barbara announced.

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