Ukraine War: At International Court, Indian judge differs from govt line, votes against Russia

While Indian government has abstained from anti-Russia votes at the UN in the wake of Ukraine invasion, an Indian judge at the International Court of Justice has taken an independent line.

Justice Dalveer Bhandari voted against Russia.on Wednesday as the UN top court ordered Russia to suspend its invasion of Ukraine, saying it was "profoundly concerned" by Moscow's use of force.

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Kyiv dragged Moscow to the UN's top court days after Russia's attack on February 24.

Justice Bhandari was nominated to the ICJ entirely on the support of the government and various missions over a period of time.

Justice Bhandari voting against Russia, though an independent move based on his interpretation of the Russia-Ukraine issue, is different from what India's official position has been in different international fora.

India has abstained from voting on the Ukraine-Russia issue in the UN and instead called on both sides to focus on negotiations and end hostilities.

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