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UN's Hands Tied: Diplomacy Only Way Out of Ukraine-Middle East Destruction
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News18•24-09-2026, 13:30
UN's Hands Tied: Diplomacy Only Way Out of Ukraine-Middle East Destruction
- •Conflicts persist in Ukraine and West Asia; India emphasizes diplomacy and dialogue as the only solution.
- •Former diplomat K.P. Fabian states dialogue is the sole option to end wars, echoing PM Modi's stance.
- •Fabian attributes UN's inability to stop wars to the veto power of the Security Council's P-5 members, not the UN itself.
- •Regarding US-Iran tensions, Fabian notes Trump acknowledged America's inability to militarily subdue Iran.
- •On India-US trade, Fabian asserts India will not make decisions under pressure and will prioritize its own interests.
Key Questions Answered
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council possess veto power, and their disagreements often prevent the United Nations from taking effective action to stop wars.
India will not make decisions under pressure, bow to threats of 100 percent tariffs, or import oil based on US directives, choosing instead to act independently based on national interests and market conditions.
Former diplomat K.P. Fabian noted that President Donald Trump acknowledged America's inability to militarily subdue Iran, suggesting that future progress depends on pursuing diplomatic solutions and potentially leveraging China's influence over Iran and Houthi rebels.
