Why is US upset with PM Modi's visit to Russia

Multiple US officials have come out and expressed their views against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia. In ThePrint's #InstantAnalysis, Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip analyses what they have said and why.
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[@blankjohnson6934]

US supported Pakistan and indirectly terrorism in India inspite of India raising the issue

[@varun2250]

And still harbors aatankwadis like pannu.

[@deccanheart]

While we were in the Soviet / Russian Bloc

[@user-ig8zu3st4b]

​@@deccanheart we were forced into that bloc

[@anshu_1601]

​@@deccanheartIndia was forced into Russia's lap by USA the same way the estupido USianos have now forced Russia into China's lap...

[@homayuns2165]

There is a certain degree of respect among criminals. They legitimize each other.

[@craumm]

so more Khalistani activity now?

[@dhamotharanmurugan99]

What about India's concern for US refurbising F16's to Pakistan ??

[@jaezon4040]

50 years ago...

[@deeeKaay]

US make Pannu more important than our bilateral relationship, lecture us publicly belittle India on religious freedom, comment at free will on our political events and yet think we would not express our nuanced response like this to put US in place is like living in glass house. Super power is one who doesn’t participate indirectly in war but holds sway to maintain peace or resolve conflicts. US lacks that fine balancing.

[@ashay33]

Why is US behaving like Taylor swift in that song 'you belong to me'? Is this international diplomacy or high school romance?

[@rohitashwanigam]

Couldn't care less about what US thinks everyone in the world should or should not do! India should stand tall.

[@SouravMoitra19]

I would say as a country we can do whatever we want. But 1. It is true Russia will side with China over India 2. Sometimes this balancing act is very difficult even for experienced diplomats 3. US will always ask you to do things their way. 4. Europe didn't make much noise why US is so upset?

[@lightning_8340]

Yup betting on Russia long term would be a loosing game. But switching dependence from one to the other is also quite foolish. Collaborating with multiple partners to achieve self reliance is key.

[@Hanamantaray]

France is trustworthy in UNC provided they gets sub murine and Rafael contract 😂

[@user-ig8zu3st4b]

1)According to stats india visit to ruasia has fallen drastically than before 2) india understands it's vulnerabilities . 3) Russia visit was inevitable for india in geopolitics. 4) india doesn't expect any support from anyone it's understood by the indian govt . 5) our eam understands the situation clearly . 6) US never supported or will support india , their goal is to end india and china by making fight each other . There's more

[@mayankindian3750]

​@@lightning_8340 yep brother 😊

[@DB-MH11]

What about supporting India on Kashmir issue ? It’s not one way road…

[@abhijitdeshmukh6902]

Of course US will be upset. But hearing the statements from US officials, it doesn't sound very harsh.

[@1971PWF]

Would US come in between if India invades pakistan to get its ancient lands back?

[@nagarajuneeriganti8101]

May be Modi wants putin to talk to xi to de-escalate from our borders

[@varun2250]

Ala Pani cheyadu. Putin ippudu oka subordinate, xi jinping ki

[@roger72715]

The narrator needs to improve his pronunciation. Like every word has right spelling, every word also has right pronunciation. Or else it sounds very ugly.

[@nagarajuneeriganti8101]

A sovereign country reserves right to meet counter part as per country needs But one concern is Will Russia help india incase of escalated tensions with china

[@deccanheart]

Look at all the Indo-China conflicts. Soviet / Russia has NEVER taken our side. Did you see them take a stand in the recent Twaang Chinese incursion, or the Chinese claim on Arunachal Pradesh? No. Putin was silent. It is the US that is warning China about these claims. Moreover, our Balance of Trade, FDI, Tech - everything is from the West. Can you really think of anything that India needs from Russia? Nothing. We have Nothing to export to Russia. We are blinded by our infatuation to our own detriment. It is immature and foolish to expect Russia to side with us in such a scenario

[@user-ig8zu3st4b]

no ? Why do you expect any support from anyone , haven't you seen Ukraine

[@BalajiHariharan81]

Russia already did help diffuse the tension last time during the Galwan escalation. Both countries value each other's relationship and have stood by each other during tough times. Russia also supported the recent scrapping of article 365, the only permanent member to do so.

[@deccanheart]

@@BalajiHariharan81 - You are so misinformed. It is the US Intelligence that tipped off India. Moreover, the US has been training and equipping India to fight a High Altitude War

[@BalajiHariharan81]

@@deccanheart tipping off is not the same as helping diffuse the tension. US doesn't have the same leverage over China as Russia does and the US obviously is as anti China as it gets which Russia is not and will never be. Nevertheless, the relationship stands on its own merit. Russia is a big player in India's nuclear sector and is the only one to accept Indian liability laws and have a very productive relationship there. They have been very helpful in the restricted technological areas in space and defense sectors over the years unlike any other country, until recently when the US has been willing to help. Russia just has been a much more consistent and reliable partner over the years. You don't abandon such partners due to international pressure. It tells a lot about a country.

[@vivekanandholla6730]

Thank you for the information

[@nimaybolar]

Video got cut?

[@shekarraju6395]

I personally feel that Russian weapons are inferior to European or Western weapons be it SU30 or S400 or T90 tanks. only thing India get is cheap oil or Russian support to India in case India is at war with China. This could have been handled in subtle manner

[@conflictvideo3014]

Didn't the latest S-500 battery got destroyed by an ATACAM missiles?

[@Hanamantaray]

USA weapons were not adequate to fight Russian and Iranian weapons

[@CosmicValkyrie]

You're wrong. You're not following the war in Ukraine. Western weapons are undoubtedly inferior. Your personal feelings are not based on facts.

[@shekarraju6395]

@@CosmicValkyrie I am quoting facts

[@CosmicValkyrie]

@@shekarraju6395 LMAO. are you watching mainstream news? No even mainstream news cant deny russian weapon superiority. Then you must be drunk.

[@nastybadger-tn4kl]

Move all industries from china to india first. Then we talk

[@Drganguli]

Looks like Modi is upset with negative comments on him in the liberal western press. So he may now tilt to Russia.

[@12r4ziiuuwususu]

Because criminal meet with criminal 😁😁😁🤣🤣..

[@amodpataskar5673]

A new video on Saras Mark II and Light tank would be great

[@surfaceoftheoesj]

America simply is not interested in changing the language they can use for a potential ally like India. Good luck to USA for friend shoring India. Pipe dreams never come true. Accept that this is a multi polar world 🌍

[@SuryanarayanaRaju-ik5uu]

Why u take chameleon 😂America seriously 😂😂

[@sureshbabut4114]

Russia is a good friend Nation of india. Long live Indo Russian friendship 🎉

[@arijitdakshi820]

India's strategic autonomy is the legacy of India's Freedom Struggle 1857-1947. Therefore, Eric Garcetti needs to educate himself before offering gratuitous, spurious advice. .

[@mayankindian3750]

True brother 😅