INDO RUSSIA TIES
US-India held frank talks on Delhi's defence tech ties with Russia, says US Dy Secy of State Campbell
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized the importance of frank dialogue with India regarding New Delhi's ties with Russia, particularly in the technology sector, including defense. Despite US concerns about potential technology leakage to Russia due to India's use of Russian defense equipment, Campbell expressed trust and confidence in India's capabilities. He noted that while there are disagreements, both countries maintain respectful discussions. Campbell also highlighted discussions on the Quad initiative during recent meetings between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and India's NSA Ajit Doval, affirming strong commitment to hold the Quad summit by year-end.
Putin came to Asia to disrupt, and he succeeded
President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Asia has caused turmoil in the region, impacting Washington, Beijing, and Indo-Pacific nations. The trip, marked by communist red, reshaped the geopolitical landscape with deals in North Korea and Vietnam.
Sanctions scare for Indian firm for business ties with Russia
ET has learnt that no final decision has been taken yet by Japan to sanction the Indian firm and that the step is currently under consideration. The people did not name the Indian company.
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes on boosting India's military preparedness and clout, focusing on expanding defense production and exports to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Global leaders from P-5 countries applaud Modi’s historic win
While US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK PM Rishi Sunak and telephoned Modi to congratulate Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a congratulatory message. Among the P5 Putin was the first leader to telephone the PM. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan President, PMs of Nepal, Bangladesh and Mauritius besides the Bhutanese leadership have been invited for the swearing in ceremony likely on June 8.
US shifts focus to China risks; Zelenskiy arrives at Asia defence meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is anticipated to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore this weekend, according to six sources. This comes as Ukraine faces renewed aggression two years after Russian forces invaded. Security assistance for Ukraine is expected to be a key topic at the conference, with attendees including U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun.
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As China's Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's European tour focuses on Ukraine, trade, and strategic alliances amidst heightened tensions. Starting in Paris, he meets Macron, signaling European autonomy. Visits to Hungary and Serbia, seen as China-friendly, strengthen ties amid criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US watches closely for geopolitical shifts.
China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
Britain's Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) think tank said the Russian vessel Angara, which since August 2023 has moved to Russian ports thousands of containers believed to contain North Korean munitions, has been anchored at a Chinese shipyard in eastern Zhejiang province since February.
Can homemade BrahMos propel India to become Asia's top defence supplier?
India's delivery of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines signifies a significant milestone in its defence export ambitions. The move not only strengthens bilateral ties but also showcases India's technological prowess and commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing. As India continues to explore opportunities for defence exports, addressing challenges and enhancing capabilities will be key to realizing its vision of becoming a major defence supplier in the region.
Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida agree to tighten military and economic ties to counter China
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan announced strengthened military, economic, and other cooperation between their countries to counter China's actions in the Indo-Pacific region. This includes creating an expanded defense architecture with Australia, participating in military exercises with Britain, and exploring Japan's entry into a U.S.-led coalition with Australia and Britain. Additionally, the U.S. will take a Japanese astronaut to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis program, marking a significant upgrade in the alliance. Kishida also reaffirmed Japan's support for Ukraine, framing the conflict as relevant to East Asia's future security.
Joe Biden hosts Japan's PM at White House, in strong message to China over policies in Indo-Pacific
US President Biden and Japanese PM Kishida strengthen Indo-Pacific ties with a focus on defense, economic disagreements, and upcoming leaders' summit, aiming to counter China's influence in the region.
Jaishankar blames China for not observing longstanding written agreements
Amid the border standoff, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concerns about China's intentions and the stability of the India-China relationship. He highlighted India's growing ties with other countries and the opportunities arising from the breakdown of Russia's ties with the Western world.
UK govt, opposition support strong security ties with India: Lord Mandelson
In an interview with ET, the senior leader was hopeful for early conclusions of a Free Trade Agreement between UK and India and said that there is a keen interest in UK companies to invest and trade with India. The Labour leader was also of the view that while Russia has historically been its strong partner, India needs to diversify and look for alternative sources for defence supplies.
Indo-Pacific Strategy has made US and region more secure, more prosperous: White House
The US has touted the success of its Indo-Pacific Strategy, claiming it has made the region more secure and prosperous while expanding its partnership with India. The strategy, launched by the Biden administration two years ago, has strengthened alliances and partnerships with countries such as Japan, Australia, and ASEAN, according to Adrienne Watson, a spokesperson for the National Security Council.
Russia-China pipeline stuck over pricing issue
Russia-China ties may be tested over the delay in construction of the mega 'Power of Siberia 2' gas pipeline. Russia seeks better financial terms from China, casting a shadow over bilateral ties. Mongolia pushes for an early conclusion of the pipeline deal. China bargains for favorable gas prices.
India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties
India, the world's largest arms importer, is reportedly seeking to reduce its dependence on Russia for weapons and munitions due to disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. With Russia supplying 65% of India's weapons purchases over the last two decades, diversifying its weapons base has become a priority. India is turning towards the West, particularly the United States, to strengthen ties and contain China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The move reflects India's cautious balancing act to avoid pushing Russia closer to China while advancing its own strategic interests.
Russian-Indian projects in mining, shipbuilding, logistics and pharma being finalised: SPIEF’s Alexey Valkov
The Russian-Indian Business Forum 2023 organised in Delhi was a tremendous success, and the trading community's optimism was remarkable, says Alexey Valkov.
India-Russia relations reflect geopolitical realities, strategic convergence and mutual benefit: Jaishankar
On his part, Lavrov said the relations between India and Russia are very long and very good and it's good to see that they're moving on consistently in the present moment. On Tuesday, Jaishankar held a "comprehensive and productive" meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Manturov on the bilateral economic cooperation during which they witnessed the signing of some "very important" agreements related to the construction of the future power-generating units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.
Jaishankar reaches Russia on a 5-day trip to Moscow & St Petersburg furthering strategic ties
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s five-day visit to Russia amid irritants in India’s ties with the USA comes ahead of Russian Presidential elections on March 17 and is aimed at widening Special and Privileged strategic partnership.
India-Australia 2 + 2 Ministerial on Monday amid Canberra’s efforts to improve ties with Beijing
India has been closely following efforts by Australia to improve its ties with China after a downturn in relations over the past few years, ET has learnt. It is hoped that Canberra will not initiate any steps that could enable Beijing to bolster its military ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.
India, US bolster defence cooperation in response to China: Joint production of combat vehicles, drones in focus
On Friday, Lloyd Austin, the Defense Secretary of the United States, declared a collaborative effort between India and the US in the co-production of infantry combat vehicles, signifying a pivotal advancement in their defense industrial partnership. This revelation unfolds against the backdrop of heightened strategic cooperation between the two nations, a response to the escalating military assertiveness demonstrated by China.
India-Canada row will not impact Canada's presence in Army Chief's Meet
Canada's defence attache to India, Colonel Todd Braithwaite, echoed the views, expressing hope that the diplomatic row would not impact bilateral military ties. India and Canada do not have particularly deep military ties, given a lack of commonality of equipment, operating environments or common security interests. The US remains India's top training partner, while weapons are procured from diverse partners such as France, Israel, US and Russia.
Deeply concerned about impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on Global South: PM Modi
"Our interests in the Indo-Pacific region are vast, and our engagement is deep. I have described our vision for this region in one word - SAGAR, which stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region. While peace is necessary for the future we seek to build, it is far from assured," PM Modi said.
Why is NATO expanding its reach to the Asia-Pacific region?
NATO is set to discuss offering Ukraine military support, future membership, NATO's first major overhaul of military plans since the Cold War and increasing individual defence spending. It will also formalise partnerships with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, focusing on emerging and disruptive technology, cybersecurity, outer space and maritime security.
Indo-Russian NSAs talk ties; Putin hails 'Make in India'
Later in the evening, Putin said at a Moscow event: "Our friends in India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a great friend of Russia, a few years ago presented a concept - Make in India. And it had a visible effect on the Indian economy."
Russia's Indo-Pacific outreach from Japan to India
Russia has been keen on a bigger presence by India in the resource-rich Far East where Beijing is even making territorial claims. Moscow and New Delhi are also discussing the possibility of launching a trans-Arctic container shipping line and processing facilities along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), according to the Russian minister for the development of the Far East and Arctic, Aleksey Chekunkov.
Russia's close ties with China unlikely to impact its India policy
While it appears that Russia and China have overcome the fallouts of Sino-Soviet conflict, the reality presents a different picture as Moscow continues to safeguard its strategic partnership with both New Delhi and Hanoi.
To counter China, US trade rep seeks closer ties to allies
Tensions rising with Beijing and supply-chain bottlenecks coming from the pandemic have pointed out the risks of relying too much on Chinese suppliers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hails investment, trade ties with India
"Russia will continue to build up a particularly privileged strategic partnership with the Republic of India with a view to enhance and expand cooperation in all areas on a mutually beneficial basis and place special emphasis on increasing volume of bilateral trade, strengthening investment and technological ties, and ensuring their resistance to destructive actions of unfriendly states and their alliances," the document released by Putin said.
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