Is Putin’s big statement on PM Modi a new signal for world diplomacy? Are India-Russia relations going to become stronger despite American pressure? Will Russia-India trade really reach the historic level of $100 billion? Are there going to be any major geopolitical changes in BRICS, Russian oil and the global balance of power?
St. Petersburg / New Delhi: Is some big game being played on the chessboard of global diplomacy now at its last stage? When the heads of the world’s largest news agencies gathered in a closed room on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia, no one had any idea that Russian President Vladimir Putin would make a statement that would directly challenge Washington’s White House. Putin not only acknowledged the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but also exposed the grand plan of the Western countries which was being woven behind the scenes for a long time. After this statement, a new suspense has deepened in the global diplomatic corridors.
‘They will not bow down…’: Putin reveals the secret of that secret pressure from Washington!
During the meeting, when global journalists raised questions about the growing economic ties between India and Russia and American objections to it, Putin attacked the issue directly without any diplomatic hesitation. He publicly admitted that the US and its Western allies are continuously putting heavy pressure on New Delhi to distance itself from Russia and especially to stop the purchase of Russian crude oil. But, at this very juncture, Putin made a revelation that shocked Western strategists.
Putin said in a very aggressive and serious tone: “I believe that by now everyone would have understood that it is completely useless to try to put pressure on a leader like Prime Minister Modi. He takes decisions himself in the interest of 1.5 billion Indians and does not bow to any external force.” Putin made it clear that this pressure strategy of America is not only proving unsuccessful, but it is also causing more harm than benefit to international relations.
What was the threat looming on India-Russia relations?
Amidst the sanctions and geopolitical tensions of Western countries, the question has been continuously raised whether the relations between India and Russia will be affected. But Putin completely rejected these apprehensions and said that there is no threat to the relations between Moscow and New Delhi. He said that India can increase its relations with other countries, but this will not weaken the Russia-India partnership. Russia considers India a reliable and long-term partner.
Secret target of $100 billion: Has America’s ‘Chakravyuh’ failed?
The biggest suspense in this entire incident is regarding the upcoming economic agreements between India and Russia. Over the past few years, while on one hand India has fostered a closer strategic and defense partnership with the United States, on the other hand it has deepened its old and time-tested relations with Russia. Washington had hoped that by drawing India towards itself, it would isolate Moscow economically, but Putin’s new announcement has destroyed this entire ‘Chakravyuh’.
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The Russian President firmly said that no matter with which country India expands its relations, Russia has no worries or threats from it. Sharing a shocking figure, he expressed confidence that in the coming few years, bilateral trade between India and Russia can cross the historical figure of $100 billion ($100 billion). This figure is direct evidence that despite the siege by external forces, trade and energy relations between the two countries are about to reach a new and unprecedented level.
BRICS’ new platform and oil guarantee: the real story behind the scenes
There is another deep diplomatic aspect hidden behind this grand statement, which is related to the upcoming BRICS summit. While on one hand Putin has described the relationship between Russia and China as an unprecedented force that brings stability in global politics, on the other hand he has given a huge and sure shot assurance to India on the energy security front.
Amidst strong opposition from Washington and threats of sanctions, Russia has assured India in no uncertain terms that no matter how geopolitical tensions escalate, India’s energy interests will not be harmed. Russia will fulfill its oil supply commitments at all costs. Now the eyes of the entire world are fixed on the upcoming BRICS forum, where the foundation of global security, economic cooperation and a ‘Multipolar World Order’ is to be laid. Has the pressure from Western countries been completely ineffective? This roar of Putin has made it clear that it is no longer in the power of any superpower to dissuade India from its national interests.