US Reiterates Concerns Over India-Russia Relations Amid PM Modi’s Moscow Visit
Washington, July 10, 2024 (WP News): The United States has reaffirmed its apprehensions regarding India’s relationship with Russia, amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Moscow, highlighting ongoing diplomatic discussions without disclosing specifics.
US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller addressed reporters in Washington, emphasizing the sensitivity of recent conversations with India regarding Prime Minister Modi’s meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. When pressed for details during a briefing, Miller stated, “We have had conversations with him in the past 24 hours and I think I’ll keep the contents of those private.”
Miller reiterated the US stance expressed earlier, acknowledging concerns about India’s engagements with Russia and confirming these concerns had been communicated directly and confidentially. He alluded to recent dialogues prompted by developments during and after the Prime Minister’s engagements in Moscow.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit and the subsequent agreements announced between India and Russia have drawn significant attention in Washington DC, reflecting ongoing diplomatic dynamics between the United States, India, and Russia.
