Tariffs, Sanctions, Threats Won’t Work: India Sends US A Clear Message From Moscow | World News
Moscow: India has yet sent one of its most open signals to Washington. Speaking in Moscow, India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, said that the friendship between India and Russia tested the time and would not bend under pressure from tariffs or sanctions. He stressed that this is a relationship that matured for decades for decades and now extends from defense to nuclear energy, from energy to space and from drugs to transport.
Kumar underlined that the Kudankulam nuclear project in Tamil Nadu is the cornerstone of this cooperation. Russian state atomic company Rosatom is building sub -reactor on the field. Two of them already produce power and things are constantly moving.
The Ambassador said it was not only a nuclear project, but a sign of long -term trust and common capability.
The ambassador also pointed to the Brahmos missile as one of the most proud examples of India-Russia partnership. The missile, which was built jointly by both countries, has already been used in the war and is now being sought by nations around the world.
“A symbol of what India and Russia can accomplish together, Kumar Kumar said that he placed both countries at the center of a global defense speech.
Speaking with Sputnik, Ambassador stressed that the traditional recipient seller model of the two countries went well beyond.
“Today, the idea is to produce together in India and then export to other markets. Indian companies are also active in Russia itself,” he said.
On the political front, Kumar described the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin as one of the descriptive factors in the relationship. “The chemistry between the two leaders can be seen both in front of the cameras and behind closed doors,” he said.
Ambassador, energy imports made a company. He made it clear that India will continue to receive Russian energy despite external pressure. “This is clear and undoubtedly. Our priority will guarantee India’s energy needs and no threat or pressure will change it,” he said.
Beyond trade, gambling pointed to cultural connections. Many Russian Indian cultures showed great interest in music and traditions, while 50,000 to 60,000 reminded that the Indian lived and worked in Russia. This said the relationship gives a depth that goes far beyond geopolitics.
The next months will be important. President Putin is expected to visit India this year. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will go to Moscow before the trip to finalize the details. Putin’s visit will see that billions of dollars worth of great agreements have been signed, and since the Ukrainian war began, Putin will mark India’s first trip.
The basis of these developments was a sharp criticism from Washington. Previously, the United States brought a 25 percent secondary tariff to Indian goods in response to India’s oil trade with Russia.
Former Trump Trade Advisor Peter Navarro went further and called on India to completely stop Russian oil imports. India accused the new Delhi of being very close to China.
He also questioned whether the United States will continue to provide forward weapons technology to India.
In addition to tensions, a planned visit of a delegation to India for the US trade negotiations was canceled.
But for the new Delhi, Moscow’s message is solid: India will continue with Russia, regardless of pressure.
