The recent statement of India’s permanent representative, TS Tirumurti expressed deep concern at the recent turn of events in Ukraine and called for an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities gives rise to an important question on whether the role of India in this dispute is only limited to declaratory statements and absenting itself from the vote in UNGA or there is something more that can be done. For example steps like taking a stand against Russia by imposing sanctions and being more proactive at the international level.