Asked whether he believed the war in Ukraine would end by the time the WEF returned to Davos in a year, Trump said: “Well you have to ask Russia. Ukraine is ready to make a deal.”
In a post, Trump shared a photograph showing Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Xi Jinping together.
How do American policymakers expect the leadership of such substantial countries to respond when confronted with ultimatums and punishment-based diplomacy? asked Putin.
India does not want to fall under China’s sphere of influence, because India is an independent sovereign nation. In such a situation, it is highly unlikely that India will permanently accept Chinese dominance.
This could lead to more S-400s being supplied to India from Russia in the near future.
That is why we have imposed this tariff on India. Through its actions, India is indirectly supporting the war in Ukraine’.
In this meeting, both nations discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, fertilisers, energy, culture, and defence.
Trump made this statement in the wake of India’s large purchases of oil and defense equipment from Russia.
China is neutral in Ukraine war, however their continued trade with Russia has provided economic support to Russia.
Before Russia-Ukraine war India used to buy only 68-thousand-barrel oil from Russia. Currently the number has gone up to 17 lakh barrel.