Russian Ambassador Says US Will Seek to Contain India as It Rises as Global Power
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Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov stated that the United States will seek to contain India as it grows stronger and emerges as a global power, citing a recent comment by a senior US official at the Raisina Dialogue and referencing the Graham Act as part of this strategy.
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Russia and India have maintained a long-standing strategic partnership, particularly in defense and energy, while the US has deepened its ties with India through initiatives like the Quad to counterbalance China's influence.
NEW DELHI, September 27. /TASS/. The United States will seek to contain India as the country grows stronger and emerges as a global power, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said.
"This year, at the Raisina Dialogue, a senior US official publicly said that the United States would never allow India to become the next China - a competitor [to the US]. It sounded like a Freudian slip," he said at the NDTV Defence Summit.
"As India grows stronger and ultimately becomes a superpower - and that is inevitable - the United States will do everything it can to contain India. That is why we view a measure such as the Graham Act precisely in this context," Alipov said.
The Russian ambassador noted that Russia and India have been friends and reliable partners for decades.
What to Watch
AI outlook β possibilities, not facts
India will continue to pursue strategic autonomy in foreign policy, maintaining ties with both the US and Russia despite pressure to choose sides.
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Open Questions
- What specific measures does the Graham Act entail in relation to India?
- How will India respond to perceived US containment efforts?
- Will Russia deepen its strategic coordination with India in response to US actions?
