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Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Donald Trump is a clown, but…': Garry Kasparov warns Narendra Modi about friendship with Vladimir Putin
Chess legend Garry Kasparov, a staunch critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, on Friday warned India PM Narendra Modi about trusting Putin, who he said 'would sell out Modi and the entire Indian nation at any time to prolong his dictatorship'. This was after Modi had posted a tweet about his and Putin's conversation about strengthening the India-Russia ties. 'Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. I look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year. @KremlinRussia_E' Modi posted on X. Kasparov quote-tweeted that post and said, 'Your friend Vladimir Putin? The genocidal war criminal? Your friend who would sell out you and the entire Indian nation at any time to prolong his dictatorship by one more hour? With friends like that, who needs democracy? Trump is a clown, but stand for something better.' Your friend Vladimir Putin? The genocidal war criminal? Your friend who would sell out you and the entire Indian nation at any time to prolong his dictatorship by one more hour? With friends like that, who needs democracy? Trump is a clown, but stand for something better. — Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) August 8, 2025 Amid the tension in ties with the US after President Donald Trump doubled the tariff on India over its purchase of Russian oil, Modi and Putin held a phone conversation on Friday during which they discussed 'the latest developments on Ukraine' and 'reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'. Modi said he looked forward to hosting Putin in India later this year. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who travelled to Moscow this week and met Putin, had also said that the President would be visiting India. The Kremlin, meanwhile, issued a statement indicating a likely meeting between Putin and Trump next week over the war in Ukraine. The Modi-Putin conversation took place three days after Russia criticised Trump's tariff action and backed India's right to choose its trading partners. 'Sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Business Standard
16 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bolton warns Trump's tariffs risk pushing India closer to Russia, China
Former United States National Security Adviser John Bolton has warned that President Donald Trump's softer approach toward China, combined with steep tariffs on India, could undo decades of American efforts to draw New Delhi away from Moscow and Beijing. Taking to his X account, Bolton wrote, 'Trump's leniency on the Chinese, and heavy-handed tariffs on India, jeopardise decades of American efforts to bring India away from Russia and China.' Why tariffs could have the 'worst outcome' Speaking to CNN, Bolton, who also served as the US ambassador to the UN, said the tariffs had produced 'the worst outcome' for Washington, as India reacted 'very negatively,' particularly after noting that China had been spared similar measures. He warned that the tariff aimed at hurting Russia risks drawing India closer to both Russia and China. While Washington appeared to be pursuing a deal with Beijing by softening its stance, New Delhi faced higher tariff rates and tighter measures. Trump recently imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India, along with another 25 per cent penalty for buying oil from Russia. This disparity, Bolton said, undermined US strategic interests. Modi looks to strengthen ties with Russia and China Bolton's comments came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As reported earlier by Business Standard, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the partnership between their countries. 'Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin,' PM Modi posted on X on Friday. 'We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.' Modi has also invited Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Later this month, Modi will travel to China for the first time in seven years to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. As reported previously by Business Standard, a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit is being planned.
India.com
21 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Very Crucial Time In World Affairs: Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev On Modi-Putin Conversation
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev says that the recent telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin comes at a "very crucial time in world affairs" and signals the emergence of a new global order. "This conversation between PM Modi and President Putin is coming at a very crucial time in world conversation, to me, shows that a new world matrix is under construction, a new world order is under India is charting its own independent foreign policy, Russia is charting its own..." Sachdev told ANI. He added, "The timing was not any ordinary timing. India's NSA Ajit Doval has been in Moscow for the last couple of days. He has had background level meetings with President Putin and his officials, I would assume. And also, today is the deadline for Russia imposed by America to come up with a peace plan or to cease its conflict with Ukraine. In the background of this, this conversation is extremely important." Sachdev further noted, "India is also facing tariffs of 50% by America to which the Govt of India is standing up and saying that we will take decisions only in our sole national interest." "This conversation, to me, shows that a new world matrix is under construction, a new world order is under construction. Right now, the conversations between world leaders at such critical timings are extremely important," he said. Sachdev emphasised that the conversation strengthens the strategic position of both countries. "I think this also gives a leverage to Putin that if his relations with India are even on a more solid footing, then he can negotiate with even more strength with Trump vs today's deadline." "On the other hand, it also gives us leverage and we show to the world that we have a committed partner in Russia for some of our needs. So, India is charting its own independent foreign policy, Russia is charting its own..." he said. This strategic partnership was evident during the recent "very good and detailed" telephone conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. During the call, Modi thanked Putin for updating him on the latest developments in Ukraine. The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Modi also invited Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the call took place amid "ongoing tensions" following the US tariff decision. President Putin briefed PM Modi on Ukraine and both sides reiterated their desire to strengthen long-standing ties.
Economic Times
21 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
"Very crucial time in world affairs": Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Modi-Putin conversation
Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin recently had a crucial phone call. Expert Robinder Sachdev suggests it indicates a shifting global landscape. The discussion occurred amidst India-Russia strategic partnership. Ajit Doval's Moscow visit and US tariff concerns add context. Modi invited Putin to India for the annual summit. Both leaders aim to strengthen their special relationship. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev says that the recent telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin comes at a "very crucial time in world affairs" and signals the emergence of a new global order."This conversation between PM Modi and President Putin is coming at a very crucial time in world conversation, to me, shows that a new world matrix is under construction, a new world order is under India is charting its own independent foreign policy, Russia is charting its own..." Sachdev told added, "The timing was not any ordinary timing. India's NSA Ajit Doval has been in Moscow for the last couple of days. He has had background level meetings with President Putin and his officials, I would assume. And also, today is the deadline for Russia imposed by America to come up with a peace plan or to cease its conflict with Ukraine. In the background of this, this conversation is extremely important."Sachdev further noted, "India is also facing tariffs of 50% by America to which the Govt of India is standing up and saying that we will take decisions only in our sole national interest.""This conversation, to me, shows that a new world matrix is under construction, a new world order is under construction. Right now, the conversations between world leaders at such critical timings are extremely important," he emphasised that the conversation strengthens the strategic position of both countries. "I think this also gives a leverage to Putin that if his relations with India are even on a more solid footing, then he can negotiate with even more strength with Trump vs today's deadline.""On the other hand, it gives us also leverage and we show to the world that we have a committed partner in Russia for some of our needs. So, India is charting its own independent foreign policy, Russia is charting its own..." he strategic partnership was evident during the recent "very good and detailed" telephone conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. During the call, Modi thanked Putin for updating him on the latest developments in Ukraine. The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Modi also invited Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral to the Ministry of External Affairs, the call took place amid "ongoing tensions" following the US tariff decision. President Putin briefed PM Modi on Ukraine and both sides reiterated their desire to strengthen long-standing ties.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
"Very crucial time in world affairs": Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Modi-Putin conversation
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev says that the recent telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin comes at a "very crucial time in world affairs" and signals the emergence of a new global order."This conversation between PM Modi and President Putin is coming at a very crucial time in world conversation, to me, shows that a new world matrix is under construction, a new world order is under India is charting its own independent foreign policy, Russia is charting its own..." Sachdev told added, "The timing was not any ordinary timing. India's NSA Ajit Doval has been in Moscow for the last couple of days. He has had background level meetings with President Putin and his officials, I would assume. And also, today is the deadline for Russia imposed by America to come up with a peace plan or to cease its conflict with Ukraine. In the background of this, this conversation is extremely important."Sachdev further noted, "India is also facing tariffs of 50% by America to which the Govt of India is standing up and saying that we will take decisions only in our sole national interest.""This conversation, to me, shows that a new world matrix is under construction, a new world order is under construction. Right now, the conversations between world leaders at such critical timings are extremely important," he emphasised that the conversation strengthens the strategic position of both countries. "I think this also gives a leverage to Putin that if his relations with India are even on a more solid footing, then he can negotiate with even more strength with Trump vs today's deadline.""On the other hand, it gives us also leverage and we show to the world that we have a committed partner in Russia for some of our needs. So, India is charting its own independent foreign policy, Russia is charting its own..." he strategic partnership was evident during the recent "very good and detailed" telephone conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. During the call, Modi thanked Putin for updating him on the latest developments in Ukraine. The two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Modi also invited Putin to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral to the Ministry of External Affairs, the call took place amid "ongoing tensions" following the US tariff decision. President Putin briefed PM Modi on Ukraine and both sides reiterated their desire to strengthen long-standing ties.
