Russia loses diplomacy ties as partners push back against Kremlin
Russia is facing diplomatic backlash from India, Azerbaijan, and Botswana following recent military actions that impacted their citizens or interests. These incidents highlight a growing strain on Moscow's international relations as traditional partners distance themselves from the Kremlin.
Why it matters
The erosion of diplomatic ties with non-Western nations suggests that Russia's international isolation is deepening beyond the scope of Western sanctions.
Partners are expressing outrage at the Kremlin one after another Russia has faced diplomatic rebukes from three countries over the past 10 days. India, Azerbaijan, and Botswana have all formally protested Moscow's actions, Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) reports.Details of diplomatic protests According to the intelligence service, the governments of these countries have expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's actions for different reasons, reflecting the continued erosion of Moscow's international standing. India lodged a strong protest after a Russian missile strike hit the cargo vessel MV Golden Leo near the port of Odesa, killing four Indian nationals. India's Ministry of External Affairs stressed that attacks on civilian vessels are unacceptable. Azerbaijan submitted a diplomatic protest after Russian forces struck a gas station owned by Azerbaijani energy company SOCAR in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region. Baku is demanding an investigation and compliance with international norms protecting civilian infrastructure.
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