US Advises India on Russian Ties Amid Geopolitical Shifts
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warned India about potential issues arising from closer ties with Russia and China. Sullivan emphasized the US-India strategic partnership, highlighting significant opportunities in technology and economics within the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Moscow, which coincided with a NATO summit, drew criticism from US and Ukrainian officials.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan warned India about potential issues arising from closer ties with Russia and China.
Speaking at the 2024 Aspen Security Forum in Colorado, Sullivan emphasized the US-India strategic partnership, highlighting significant opportunities in technology and economics within the Indo-Pacific region.
Sullivan expressed concerns over Russia's growing reliance on China, suggesting it may not be a reliable partner for India.
Despite India's neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict and ongoing relations with Russia, Sullivan insists on deep US-India dialogue to address these dynamics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Moscow, which coincided with a NATO summit, drew criticism from US and Ukrainian officials.
Historically, Russia has been a major defense supplier for India, and recent Russian oil exports to India have surged, covering 40% of India's demand and raising concerns in the West about funding Russia's war efforts.