Breaking news from New Delhi: Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Bartoszewski claims PM Narendra Modi single-handedly averted a nuclear escalation by Russia in Ukraine. In a candid IANS interview on February 6, he revealed Modi’s end-2022 call to Putin stopped tactical nuclear use.
‘PM Modi fulfilled a positive role, mirroring India’s global contributions,’ Bartoszewski affirmed, underscoring mutual respect in Poland-India relations.
He reminisced about Modi’s trailblazing 2024 Warsaw trip—first Indian PM visit in decades—culminating in a strategic partnership. Recent deliberations tackled military alliances, digital innovation, security, high-tech, space ventures, and EU-India FTA integration.
Economically, India shines: ‘Fourth in GDP rankings, soon third, powered by 1.5 billion people—a market too vast to sideline,’ per Bartoszewski. On US-India trade, he opined, ‘Tariff cuts in deals trump protectionism; end-users foot high-tariff bills.’
This follows a strategic review meeting with India’s Sibi George, focusing on 2024-2028 goals. The revelations elevate Modi’s peacemaking legacy amid world conflicts.