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If situation deteriorates in Ukraine, India’s defence deals with Russia will face more scrutiny

From long-standing border disputes to the Kremlin aiming to rewrite the power dynamics in its backyard, Ukraine as a country has barely been able to enjoy its sovereign status.

Thus, Russia tried to portray Ukraine as a “failed state” to bolster its decision of declaring the separatist-held regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as an independent.