India may replace NATO in Ukraine peacekeeping efforts

Russia has rejected the idea of European peacekeepers in Ukraine. This refusal has shifted attention to other potential contributors, including India. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are pushing for a peacekeeping plan to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Over 30 European nations are willing to send forces, but Russia opposes any involvement from NATO countries. Moscow sees NATO as a threat to its borders and insists troops from NATO member nations are unacceptable. At the Raisina Dialogue 2025, Indian politician Shashi Tharoor discussed the possibility of India providing peacekeeping troops. He noted that such a decision would depend on various factors. Tharoor emphasized that if the conditions are right, India could consider playing a role in stabilizing Ukraine after the war. He highlighted India's long history in peacekeeping, having deployed a quarter of a million peacekeepers globally. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott also weighed in, supporting the idea of India in a peacekeeping role. He suggested that India’s rise on the global stage makes it suitable for expanded involvement in international security. With Russia opposing NATO contributions, India, as a major non-aligned power, could be a viable option for peacekeeping in Ukraine.