Putin phoned Prime Minister Modi before and after meeting US President Trump. India is playing a balancing role between the US, Russia, and China.
Trump-Putin Meeting: The most significant aspect of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy is that he does not tie India to any single pole or country. Maintaining cooperation and dialogue with the United States, Russia, and China at different levels is a core part of his strategy. India has strengthened its strategic partnership with the United States, including QUAD, defense agreements, and technological cooperation.
At the same time, Modi deeply maintains historical defense and energy cooperation with Russia. Despite competition and border disputes with China, channels for dialogue and cooperation remain open. This balancing policy allows India to emerge as a "balancing power" in global politics.
Putin's Phone Call to Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Prime Minister Modi on both occasions, before and after meeting with US President Donald Trump. Through this phone call, Putin shared information and assessments of his meeting with Modi. This event clearly demonstrates that India holds an important place in Russia's diplomatic priorities.
The dialogue between Putin and Modi is not merely formal but is based on trust and friendship. During the phone conversations, Modi clarified India's position and underscored India's efforts and support for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.
India's Role in the US-China-Russia Triangle
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India immediately after the Putin-Trump meeting and discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the border dispute are indicative of India being at the center of the diplomatic activities of major powers. India-China relations have been strained since the Galwan Valley incident, but now there are possibilities for new confidence-building measures through high-level dialogue.
Wang Yi's visit is not limited to bilateral talks. It indicates that China wants to reduce conflict with India and explore avenues for cooperation. The timing of this visit is also significant because Prime Minister Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to be held in China at the end of the month.
