US Senator Lindsey Graham has appealed to India to help former President Trump end the Ukraine war. He said that India's oil purchase from Russia is giving Putin strength in the war.
US-India: US Senator Lindsey Graham has appealed to India to use its influence to end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, and to help former US President Donald Trump in the process. This statement comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin just a few hours earlier. Graham believes that India can play a significant role in this matter and that this step will help strengthen US-India relations.
'Ukraine War Solution' Emphasized
Graham wrote on social media on Friday that he has been telling Indian leaders for a long time that one of the most important steps to improve US-India relations is for India, with the help of Trump, to end this bloody conflict in Ukraine. He said that India is the second largest buyer of cheap oil from Russia, which directly "fuels Putin's war machine".
Comment on Russia's Cheap Oil Purchase
Lindsey Graham explicitly stated that large-scale purchases of crude oil from Russia indirectly support the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to him, this trade provides economic strength to Russia, which is helpful in its war operations. He suggested to India that its influence is considerable and should be used to end the Ukraine war.
Hope in Talks with Putin
Graham also said in his post that he hopes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent phone conversation with Putin, emphasized the need to end the Ukraine war justly and permanently. He said that India has a special diplomatic influence in this matter, which it can use in the right direction at the right time.
Phone Conversation Between PM Modi and Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed on social media that he had a detailed and positive conversation with his friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin. During this conversation, Putin shared the latest developments related to Ukraine. It is believed that energy cooperation, trade, and geo-political issues were also discussed in this conversation.
Invitation to India-Russia Summit
PM Modi invited Putin to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit to be held at the end of this year. This annual summit is considered a major platform to further strengthen the India-Russia strategic partnership.
