Putin's Diplomatic Tightrope: Balancing Ties with China and India

Chinese media highlighted President Vladimir Putin's remarks on Russia's ties with India and China, emphasizing Moscow's stance on non-interference in their bilateral relations. Despite China and Russia's close alliance, Moscow maintains strong relations with New Delhi. Putin also addressed US accusations on India's Russian oil purchases.

Chinese official media on Friday prominently featured remarks by President Vladimir Putin, designating India and China as Russia's closest friends, while stressing Moscow's policy of non-interference in their bilateral dynamics.

While China, a strategic ally of Russia, has not officially responded to Putin's Indian visit, the focus remains on French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Beijing. However, reports from state-run Global Times elaborate on Putin's perspective regarding India's and China's ties with Russia.

Experts suggest that despite a robust Sino-Russian partnership, Moscow's enduring engagement with New Delhi heightens Beijing's discomfort, particularly following strained Sino-Indian ties post-2020 Ladakh incident. Russia ensures a balanced relationship with both nations amid global tensions, including debates over Indian purchases of Russian oil.

(With inputs from agencies.)