Putin’s remarks are vital as they arrive at a time when discussions are being made in regards to the potential revival of the Russia-India-China (RIC) troika, which was first proposed within the Nineties by former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov.
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned that the time period ‘dragon and elephant’ was coined by his Chinese language counterpart Xi Jinping to explain the connection between India and China, including Russia’s bear to it later. He made the remarks whereas talking on the Jap Financial Discussion board 2025.
“In fact, ‘bear’ is a logo of Russia however we’re here- the Far East and the most important tiger on this planet is the native breed right here,” Putin mentioned on Friday.
Putin’s remarks are vital as they arrive at a time when discussions are being made in regards to the potential revival of the Russia-India-China (RIC) troika, which was first proposed within the Nineties by former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov. To this point, the three international locations have held 20 ministerial-level consultations.
‘Misplaced India, Russia to China’: Trump
Curiously, Putin’s remarks additionally got here after US President Donald Trump mentioned that Washington has misplaced India and Russia to “darkest” China. “Appears like we’ve misplaced India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. Might they’ve an extended and affluent future collectively!” he mentioned on Fact Social on Friday.
India declines touch upon Trump’s submit
Later, India refused to answer Trump’s remarks, with Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal saying that the connection between India and the US is essential for the federal government.
“Each our international locations share a complete international strategic partnership, which is anchored in our shared pursuits, democratic values and strong people-to-people ties,” he mentioned. “We stay targeted on the substantive agenda that our two international locations have dedicated to, and we hope that the connection will proceed to maneuver ahead based mostly on mutual respect and shared pursuits.”
US vital of India’s Russian oil buy
India is being repeatedly focused by the US for purchasing Russian oil. It has additionally alleged that India is promoting Russian oil within the markets of Asia, Europe and Africa, a cost denied by India. The US has additionally imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for this.
Whereas the US continues to assault India, the latter has discovered an unlikely ally in China, which has overtly come out in New Delhi’s assist and criticised Washington. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi additionally held a bilateral assembly on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, intending to enhance bilateral ties between India and China that had plunged to a low following the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict.