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News Topical, Digital Desk : Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said that Americans are appalled by Trump's actions, which have damaged relations between Washington and New Delhi. He questioned whether this was due to "coddling or bribery from Pakistan."
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin claimed that it is because of US President Donald Trump's utter failure that India and Russia are drawing closer. Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised uninterrupted fuel supplies to New Delhi.
He said that American citizens are appalled by Trump's actions, which have damaged relations between Washington and New Delhi. He questioned whether this was due to Pakistan's flattery or bribery.
US citizens are shocked by Trump's actions - Michael Rubin
He said, "Many of us are still perplexed by how Donald Trump has damaged US-India relations. Many question what motivates Donald Trump. Perhaps it was flattery from the Pakistanis. More likely, it was a bribe paid to Donald Trump by the Pakistanis or their supporters in Turkey and Qatar—a devastating bribe that will put the United States at a strategic disadvantage for decades to come."
US being hypocritical by giving lecture to India on Russian oil: Rubin
Rubin said the US was being hypocritical by lecturing India for buying Russian oil while Washington itself was involved in trade with Moscow and justified New Delhi's position of prioritizing its own needs.
"Americans don't understand that Indians elected Prime Minister Modi to represent Indian interests. India is the most populous country. It's soon going to be the world's third-largest economy and needs energy. The US is being hypocritical because we buy from Russia. We buy goods and materials for which we have no alternative markets," Rubin told ANI. "So, when we lecture India, we're being hypocritical."
He said that instead of "lecturing," the US should provide fuel to India at a cheaper price. He added, "If we don't have an answer, our best course of action is to remain silent because India has to take care of its own security first."
Trump imposed 50% tariff on India
Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on most Indian products in August, citing New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil.
Putin's visit to India
Putin arrived in India on December 4th for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Putin in New Delhi, where talks focused on energy, defense, and trade. PM Modi thanked Putin for his unwavering trust in India.
Ready for uninterrupted fuel supply for Indian economy: Putin
"Russia is a reliable supplier of oil, gas, coal and everything needed for India's energy development," Putin told PM Modi after the talks.
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