AT UNHRC, INDIA FLAGS WORSENING RIGHTS SITUATION IN UKRAINE

India on Thursday expressed deep concern at the recent happenings in Ukraine, as it raised concerns about the worsening human rights situation in the country rooting from the Russian aggression and maintained its support for calls to ensure safe passage for the people and uninterrupted humanitarian access.

The Indian mission in Geneva in a tweet, said, “India’s statement at the 34th SpecialSession of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on the deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression.” India’s Permanent Representative in Geneva at the special session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) said, “This destabilization has burdened people around the world, especially in developing and least-developed countries.” Indra Mani Pandey, ambassador, said, “We remain deeply concerned at the unfolding developments in Ukraine. We have constantly called for an immediate cessation of violence and an urgent end to hostilities.” “Prime Minister Modi has reiterated this in his interactions with global leaders, including the leadership of the Russian Federation and Ukraine. India continues to believe that pursuing the path of dialogue and diplomacy is the only way out. We have strongly condemned killings of civilians in Bucha and supported the call for an independent investigation,” he added.