On 29 September, Ambassador of Ukraine to India Dr. Oleksandr Polishchuk had the honour of addressing students and faculty of the Department of International Relations at Ashoka University.

In his lecture, “Ukraine: History, Modernity and Future,” the Ambassador reflected on the forces that have shaped Ukraine’s identity, the realities the country faces today, its resilience in the face of Russia’s war, its European future, and the development of Ukraine–India relations.

The lecture was followed by a lively and thoughtful discussion, with students and faculty raising questions on security, diplomacy, Ukraine–India relations and the challenges Ukraine faces today.

On this occasion, the Ambassador also presented Serhii Plokhy’s “The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine” to the Ashoka University library.

We sincerely thank the Department of International Relations and Prof. Quintijn Kat, Head of the Department, for the warm welcome and hospitality, and everyone who joined the conversation for their thoughtful questions and genuine interest in Ukraine.

We look forward to continuing this dialogue and strengthening our cooperation with Ashoka University.