Congress MP Shashi Tharoor admitted that he was "left with egg on the face" in opposing India's stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022. He had criticised India's stance when Russia invaded Ukraine and called for condemnation of the aggression.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor initially critical of India's neutral position, now acknowledges that it has given India diplomatic leverage and places it in a position to contribute towards peace.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor conceded that he was left with "egg on his face" in opposing India's stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said the country is now in a position where it can make a difference.