New Delhi: The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India is being seen more from the perspective of global politics today. Rarely has any of his travels received such importance before? Even after India remained non-aligned during the Cold War between India and Russia, friendship with the Soviet Union is made the basis. Both Indian Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin have not shied away from maintaining this tradition. And the meeting in Delhi on Monday is also being seen in this context. The journey of this time is being seen in the context of many events of the world.
India America and Russia
In this meeting, there were many agreements between the two countries on defense, trade, etc. Many global issues were also discussed, which are of great importance from the geostrategic point of view on the global stage. This meeting is being seen more from the perspective of India’s relations between America and China. Relations between India and America have strengthened in the last decade. These relations have also had an impact on the relations between India and Russia.
Russia’s concern
Modi has increased closer to America during his reign. Modi also gave a grand welcome to former US President Donald Trump in India, which was ignored by Russia. During this, it also seemed that India’s relations with Russia were loosening. The quad with India, America, Australia, and Japan was said to be a civil organization between the four countries which is not against any country but Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov did not seem to agree with this.
Quad for Russia
The Quad was described as a response to China’s hyperactivity in the Indian Ocean. Lavrov said that this is an attempt by the West to entangle India in anti-China activities. Indian experts say that the Quad is like a red line for Russia and it must have been discussed among these leaders.
Russia China and America
Russia’s relations with China have deepened recently. If America is an opponent of China on the global stage, then it is seen only against Russia. This is what brings Russia closer to China. At the same time, there was a complication in this matter when the relations between India and China got tense due to the Ladakh border dispute for the last few years.
Russia’s attempt
American expert Michael Kugelman says that the new situation is not good for India-Russia relations. Because of this, Putin’s visit has become even more important. In such a situation, Russia will definitely try to strengthen its relations with India. But analysts are hopeful that the two countries can allay each other’s concerns.
