Russian President Vladimir Putin said unequivocally that no nation in the world should make the error of seeing India as the same India of 77 years ago amid the current strain in India-US ties.
He said that by learning from the history, this 1.5 billion-person nation has advanced much in every area and that no nation can force the present Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to adopt its viewpoints. President Putin said that India would not submit to any nation and will build commercial ties with any nation on its own terms, without mentioning the United States.
Putin said in an interview with Aaj Tak that India has become a significant global economic powerhouse and has achieved impressive strides in every area in recent years. Putin said, “I never disparage my partners,” in reference to the United States’ concerns about buying cheap crude oil from Russia. Not even those I have collaborated with, and particularly not leaders of state.”
America continues to purchase uranium from us
“In my perspective, the residents of the nation who elected them to power should make this evaluation,” he said. Let me make it clear, nonetheless, that the United States still buys nuclear energy from us for its nuclear power plants in relation to India’s acquisition of energy resources from Russia. Uranium used in US nuclear power reactors falls under this category. Putin said that no one should oppose to India’s acquisition of uranium if the United States can buy it from Russia for its own energy requirements. According to him, this subject needs in-depth research. Additionally, Putin said that he is prepared to speak with US President Trump about this matter.
Putin has landed in India for a visit
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, is in India to sign economic and strategic deals. However, India’s response to Putin’s visit is obvious and unmistakable, going well beyond official diplomacy and firmly anchored in the maintenance of a fast disintegrating global order. Russia continues to be crucial to India on three fronts: it protects India from the instability of international tariffs, it is a dependable supplier of crude oil, and—above all—it acts as a geopolitical barrier against China, India’s neighbor.
India’s energy policy has changed significantly
Putin’s visit coincides with Europe’s efforts to find a way out of a devastating conflict and the Trump administration’s negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. A new era of amicable ties between the US and Russia may begin if these talks are successful and this unfair conflict that has depleted Ukraine comes to an end. It is also important to remember that India only purchased 2.5 percent of its crude oil requirements from Russia before to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, India now imports around 35% of its crude oil requirements from Russia as a result of sanctions and the boycott of Russia by European markets. As a result, India’s energy policy has changed significantly.
