ST PETERSBURG (RUSSIA): President Vladimir Putin asserted today that Russia’s “trust-based” relations with India — which he described as one of its “closest friends” — will not be diluted by Moscow’s growing ties with Pakistan and other countries.
During an interaction, Putin told reporters that there is no other country in the world that Russia has “deep cooperation” in delicate areas such as missiles, and it benefits from cooperation with India.
But at the same time, Putin sidestepped a question on Kashmir, and said “it is up to you” to assess whether Pakistan is fuelling terrorism in the Indian state. “But no matter where the threat comes, it is unacceptable and we will always support India in its fight against terrorism,” he added.
Putin further said that just because Russia has a “special relationship” with India, it means India should be restricted in having contacts with other “partnering countries. This is ridiculous.” (AGENCIES)
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