The eyes of the world are on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for a two-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit. Everyone wants to see what role India plays in reducing the ongoing conflicts and tensions in the world. Whether it’s Israel’s war with Hamas and Hezbollah, or Russia’s war with Ukraine, both conflicts risk spreading further.
To understand why the world is watching India, one has to look at the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan. In this bilateral meeting between India and Russia, the style of Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin will surely make the United States jealous. During the bilateral meeting, Putin said something that made Prime Minister Modi laugh out loud.
PM Modi calls for resolution of Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Modi once again boldly mentioned not only the Russia-Ukraine war in front of Putin, but also called for peace. He said: “We have been in contact on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. We believe that the problem can only be solved peacefully. India has always tried to prioritize humanity. India is willing to provide all possible help to resolve the Ukrainian conflict and restore peace. Prime Minister Modi Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a two-minute speech in front of him, during which he focused most on the end of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kazan Airport, he was welcomed with ladoos, bread and salt. Upon arrival at the hotel, Russian artists dressed in Indian costumes welcomed Prime Minister Modi with a cultural performance. Prime Minister Modi and President Putin met at around 4 p.m. Modi got out of the car, walked up to Putin and hugged him. Later, Putin talked about the relationship between India and Russia, and Prime Minister Modi laughed. “The relations between India and Russia are very close and I think you can understand what I am saying even without a translator,” Putin said.
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This is Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Russia in the past three months.
The closeness between India and Russia can be seen from Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Russia in the past three months. Earlier, when he visited Russia in July, he had told Putin that peace could not be achieved with bombs, guns and bullets. Shortly thereafter, he also visited Ukraine, where he told President Volodymyr Zelensky, “I told Putin face to face that now is not the time for war.” Hardly any other world leader would be in Moscow Traveling to Ukraine and meeting Zelensky so soon after meeting Putin.
Following Hamas and Hezbollah, Israel could also retaliate against Iranian missile attacks. Here, the presence of North Korean soldiers in Russia scares the world. Because the entry of North Korean troops from Russia into the Ukrainian war increases the risk of World War III. This is why the world’s eyes are on India’s efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict among BRICS countries. India-Russia relations are based on mutual trust and respect. It is rare that the two countries do not agree on any issue. Despite being thousands of kilometers apart, defense, economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries are very strong.
Russia has never opposed Indian interests at the global level
At the global level, Russia has never done anything to harm India’s interests. Be it the 1971 war with Pakistan or the 1999 Kargil War, Russia supported India every time. Russia is now pivoting rapidly to Asia. Its dependence on China is increasing, but it does not want to side with China at the expense of India. Another example of friendship is the distance between Russia and Pakistan. Vladimir Putin has visited India several times but has not visited Pakistan so far. Today, Russia has become India’s most reliable partner in the fuel and energy sector. For India, friendship with Russia helps create a balance with Western countries, including China and the United States.
Discussing the success of India’s military diplomacy with China
How did China, which constantly threatens its neighbors in the South China Sea and prepares to annex Taiwan, agree to restore the pre-May 2020 situation with India at the Line of Actual Control? Diplomacy and defense expert Sushant Sarin said, “India is a country that will not succumb to Chinese bullying.” Therefore, the Dragons were forced to normalize the situation at the LAC. India’s military and diplomatic success against China is being discussed across the world.
In April 2020, Chinese troops have invaded and occupied at least 6 places in eastern Ladakh. In response, Indian troops occupied these mountains, which was very risky for China from a strategic perspective. Under this pressure, Chinese troops retreated from the four places they invaded two years ago. But the stalemate between Depsang and Demchok, which lasted four and a half years, appears to have been resolved following a recent agreement between the two countries. But the crisis of trust in China still exists.
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India, China sign agreement to ease tensions along Line of Actual Control
India has a 3,488 km long border with China. India shares borders with China in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The border between India and China is divided into three sections: the western section, namely Jammu and Kashmir; the middle section, namely Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; and the eastern section, namely Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The border between the two countries has not yet been completely demarcated as the two countries differ in many areas. China took advantage of this and defrauded the people to reach the line of actual control under the pretext of exercises during the epidemic. But India’s retaliation surprised Long.
China’s move not only warned India of the challenges facing the Line of Actual Control, but also encouraged India to strengthen infrastructure construction in the border areas. India is focused on rapid infrastructure development at all its international borders. Roads, helipads and airfields were built. This troubles both China and Pakistan. In addition to this, China has also suffered huge economic losses due to India’s actions. This also puts pressure on China. There was no detailed mention of the recent agreement between India and China. But what is certain is that both countries are serious about easing border tensions.
