World · South & Central Asia · 7 hrs ago
India’s balancing act could weaken Russia’s trust
At recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS summits, India shifted its stance on the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
The gatherings took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and New Delhi, where Russia, India and China have used these forums to show solidarity.
India has also used them to demonstrate its ability to work with Western and non-Western partners.
India publicly appealed to Russia to end its war in Ukraine, a move that may be read as a counter-signal to Washington.
The analysis warns that this balancing act risks eroding Russia’s trust in India.
The story gives no next step or planned action by India or Russia.
India’s changing stance at recent international summits could weaken Russia’s trust, The Hindu reported.
India publicly appealed to Russia to end its war in Ukraine, a move the article said could also send a counter-signal to Washington.
The article described a shift in India’s position on the United States-Israel war against Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS summits have given India a way to demonstrate its strategic autonomy.
- Who
- India and Russia. The article also discusses China and the United States.
- What
- India’s public appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine may weaken Russia’s trust. The article says the appeal could also signal a message to Washington.
- When
- The SCO summit took place on August 31-September 1, 2026, and the BRICS summit on September 12-13, 2026. The article was published on October 28, 2026.
- Where
- The SCO summit was in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and the BRICS summit was in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- India has sought to demonstrate strategic autonomy and remain welcome in both Western and non-Western forums.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
The BRICS summit took place in New Delhi.
The Hindu published its article on India’s stance and the risk to Russia’s trust.
- SCO summit
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; August 31-September 1, 2026
- BRICS summit
- New Delhi, India; September 12-13, 2026
- India’s appeal
- Publicly urged Russia to end the war in Ukraine
- Article publication
- October 28, 2026