<h1>Russian Foreign Minister Commends India's Balanced Role in Ukraine Crisis, Highlights Strategic Partnership and Calls for Dialogue</h1> The Russian Foreign Minister praised India for its balanced approach to the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy. He highlighted Russia's strategic partnership with India as a foreign policy priority and noted President Putin's acceptance of an invitation to visit India. Lavrov acknowledged India's efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict through negotiations and shared Russia's readiness for talks. He criticized Western attempts to draw Ukraine into NATO as a root cause of the conflict. Lavrov emphasized the strong economic and political ties between Russia and India, advocating for a multipolar world order and enhanced global cooperation.