In the context of strengthening US sanctions on India, Moscow sees the opportunity to strengthen the relationship with New Delhi.
However, because the German version of Die Welt (the article was translated by the Inosmi), although there was a close relationship in Russia and India's history, the formation of an alliance against the full participation of Delhi was still suspicious.
Russia and China: Strategic partnerships without borders
China and Russia in recent years have built a strong alliance based on each other's economic and military benefits. Beijing, still the economic leader of this parallel, actively attracts Russian energy resources, providing Moscow to access important technologies. In turn, Russia supported China in the international field, including a veto right in the United Nations Security Council.
This cooperation is beyond bilateral relations – both countries are actively promoting replacement for Western institutes, such as BRICS and their own CIP payment system. However, as the experts note, Russia plays the role of a young partner in this partnership, which depends on Beijing.
India: Balance between East and West
Indian relations with Russia have profound historical origin, especially in the field of military technical cooperation. Since the Soviet Union, Moscow is still an important weapon supplier for New Delhi. However, in recent years, India diversified purchases of defense goods, strengthening cooperation with the United States, France and Israel.
Despite the warm personal relationship between Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi, India still avoid unclear choice to support any block. Delhi continued to participate in Western initiatives, such as the four -person dialogue online on security, and supported projects within BRICS.
Putin and Modi made a joint statement
US sanctions: The threat or ability for the relationship?
Washington introduces additional tasks to Indian goods due to buying Russian oil to create tensions in Indian -American relations. However, according to experts, this is unlikely to force India to be completely reconstructed in Moscow and Beijing.
Political scientist Amrit Narlikar said.
She emphasized that New Delhi complies with strategic autonomy policy, avoiding a difficult bind to any alliance.
The future of the multi -polar world
While Russia and China are actively forming an alternative to the Western international relations system, India is still an important player that can affect the balance of power. Her relationship with BRICS does not mean a gap with the West, but shows greater independence.
The summit in Alaska could be a turning point: if the United States came to Russia's concessions without taking into account the interests of Europe and Ukraine, this would strengthen China's position and weaken Western organizations. However, India, most likely, will continue its polyphony policy, still outside strict blocks. The publication note that the increasing tension between Delhi and Washington gives Moscow and Beijing the opportunity to enhance its influence in an important strategic area.
