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Former Pentagon Official: How Trump's Decisions Are Pushing India Closer to Russia
Dec 06, 2025 09:49 pm CST
A former Pentagon official claims that US President Donald Trump's "gross incompetence" has damaged US-India relations, potentially due to Pakistani influence. As Russia promises "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India, Michael Rubin criticizes the US for hypocritically lecturing India about Russian oil purchases while maintaining its own trade with Moscow, arguing that America should respect India's need to secure energy resources for its growing economy.
India-Russia Summit 2025: Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions and Western Sanctions
Dec 03, 2025 05:01 pm CST
The upcoming India-Russia summit between President Putin and PM Modi represents a critical moment in bilateral relations amidst complex geopolitical challenges. Despite Western pressure and sanctions, India maintains strategic ties with Russia through defense cooperation, energy purchases, and trade initiatives. This article examines the high-stakes balancing act India performs between its longstanding Russian partnership and its growing Western alignments, highlighting the strategic autonomy that defines Indian foreign policy.
Western Envoys' Joint Criticism of Russia Sparks Diplomatic Tension Ahead of Putin's India Visit
Dec 03, 2025 04:10 pm CST
India expresses displeasure over a controversial opinion piece by UK, French, and German envoys criticizing Russia just before President Putin's diplomatic visit to Delhi. The article, calling Russia unserious about peace in Ukraine, has been deemed "unusual" by Indian officials who view it as inappropriate diplomatic interference ahead of the annual India-Russia summit.