EAM Jaishankar says US has chosen to become 'lonelier power'
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the US has chosen to become a 'lonelier power' while emphasizing India's historical ties with Russia. He also indicated that India is actively working on proposals to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Why it matters
This reflects India's evolving geopolitical strategy as it attempts to balance relations with Western powers and Russia while positioning itself as a global mediator.
NEW DELHI: Foreign minister S Jaishankar said US had deliberately chosen to become a "lonelier power", while reiterating Russia's longstanding support for India."At a time when much of the world preferred backing a military regime next to us (Pakistan), Russia was a country with which our relations were very good, and we are shaped in many ways by that legacy," he said at Munich Leaders Meeting here.He said India's Russia-Ukraine conflict approach had moved beyond just the advocacy of dialogue, suggesting India might now be looking to actively mediate.World today is marked by America’s radical repositioning and China’s rise, says JaishankarBoth Moscow and Kyiv have said recently that India had come up with ideas and proposals to bring an end to the war.
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