‘India-Russia cooperation not against anyone, Modi’s stance unwavering’: Russian President Putin replies global questions

Russian President in India(BHARAT): In a global significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shared his insights on India(BHARAT)-Russia relations ahead of his India(BHARAT) visit scheduled on December 4. In an interview with Aaj Tak and India(BHARAT) Today, President Putin said that growing cooperation between India(BHARAT) and Russia is not targeted at any third country, including the United States. Here are all the details you need to know about what Russian President Putin said on India(BHARAT)-Russia relations.

In an interview with Aaj Tak and India(BHARAT) Today in Kremlin ahead of his India(BHARAT) visit, he was asked how India(BHARAT) and Russia should handle US President Doland Trump’s tariff-driven policies, which have also affected India(BHARAT).

Putin responded by saying, “He pursues his own policy, and he has advisors — his decisions aren’t made out of thin air. He has advisors who believe that implementing such tariff policies, involving the imposition of additional duties on trade partners, ultimately benefits the US economy. He is acting in good faith, I presume.”

“The world has seen that it cannot talk to India(BHARAT) the way it used to 77 years ago,” President Putin said.

Putin said Russia does not follow such practices, adding, “Our experts believe there are risks involved, but it is the choice of each country and its leadership to decide which economic policy to adopt. We have never engaged in such practices, do not do so now, and have no intention of doing so in the future. Our economy is open. We hope that, in the end, all violations of World Trade Organisation regulations will be rectified.”

When asked about how President Trump might react to India(BHARAT)-Russia initiatives such as “Make in India(BHARAT), Make With Russia,” Putin stressed that the partnership is not directed against any nation.

(With inputs from agencies)