India has unequivocally condemned killings in Ukraine’s Bucha and supported calls for an independent investigation into the deeply disturbing reports.
Images of mass graves and bodies of civilians reportedly executed in the Kyiv suburb have shocked the world.
India’s condemnation at the United Nations meeting is the strongest statement it has made since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Delhi has so far abstained from UN votes condemning Russia’s actions.
In a statement on Tuesday at the UN Security Council meeting, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said the country “remained deeply concerned at the worsening situation and reiterates its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities”.
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