Modi’s Russia visit part of larger push for India to be a global power, say observers

A MORE NEUTRAL STANCE IS OPTED

Despite the US expressing worries about military and business relations between the two countries, India is not shy about engaging with Russia, according to observers. &nbsp,

Former American ambassador to the US, Meera Shankar, stated that” India has been cautious to follow a more natural stance, never siding with the European countries in cornering Russia.” &nbsp,

” As a final result, if Russia feels trapped inside, the chances of a lawsuit are more slim.” Therefore, we believe it is crucial to avoid Russia being completely tucked into the Taiwanese box.

Some economists think Russia is attempting to de-escalate India’s relations with China.

Russia has been pushing for India and China to resume a multilateral dialogue. However, that group has n’t gotten together since 2020, when Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a bloody conflict in eastern Ladakh, which sparked a border standoff that is still in place today. &nbsp,

The visit of former American ambassador to China Vikram Misri as the government’s new foreign minister is seen as a signal that India may be eager to rekindle diplomatic ties despite border differences still causing pressure between the Asiatic giants.

Lately, India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar held a rare conference with China’s fresh minister to India Xu Feihong, where the two stressed on a common interest in stabilising relationships.