<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine has mobilised and unified Europe, the NATO alliance and the majority of countries in the UN. However key countries like India and Pakistan, South Africa and Nigeria and leading Middle Eastern countries and, above all, China have declined to take sides, at least openly. How these self-declared neutrals react to a continuing war will be crucial.</p>
<p>Link to article: <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/ukraine-putin-india-pakistan-russia-invasion-b2036282.html" target="_blank">https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/ukraine-putin-india-pakistan-russia-invasion-b2036282.html</a></p>
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