Polish officials say Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a role in reducing the risk of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine in 2022. According to NDTV and the Times of India, the claim is tied to developments in the late stages of the war, when Polish leadership said there was concern about the possibility of a nuclear strike. The Polish foreign minister is quoted describing Modi as having influenced Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding nuclear weapons, suggesting that Modi was able to exert pressure or persuade the Russian leader.
Both reports also point to India’s relationship with Russia and its position as a channel for communication. They note that India maintains long-standing ties with Moscow while also engaging with Western countries. The Polish officials link their account to India’s stated preference for dialogue and diplomacy as a means to resolve the conflict.
The reports focus on the Polish minister’s characterization of events; they do not provide independent verification or specific documentary evidence of the alleged nuclear decision-making. The statements are presented as the Polish minister’s account of what occurred in 2022.
