India's Strategic Partnerships: Pentagon Clarifies On Impact Of PM Modi's Moscow Visit

Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon Press Secretary responded to questions regarding India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow coinciding with NATO's summit, emphasizing India's longstanding relationship with Russia. He underscored that India is viewed as a strategic partner by the United States, with ongoing dialogues that include discussions on India's ties with Russia. Ryder acknowledged global attention on the NATO summit but cautioned against viewing Modi's visit as altering strategic alliances significantly. He noted that while Putin might seek to portray the visit as reducing Russia's isolation, Russia's actions in Ukraine have indeed isolated it internationally. Ryder affirmed trust in India's commitment to supporting peaceful solutions in Ukraine and its adherence to international principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, despite Modi's warm reception in Moscow.