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S. Jaishankar's Bold Stance on America and Russia Signals India's Independent Foreign Policy
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News18•05-10-2026, 21:18
S. Jaishankar's Bold Stance on America and Russia Signals India's Independent Foreign Policy
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sharply criticized America as a self-isolating power at the Munich Leaders' Meeting.
- •Jaishankar openly defended India's historic friendship with Russia, highlighting Moscow's past support during crises compared to Western backing of Pakistan.
- •India is shifting from merely talking about peace to offering its own proposals for resolving the Russia-Ukraine war regarding grain and energy exports.
- •Jaishankar noted that the global order is changing due to America's declining credibility and China's rapid rise.
- •India's strategy is not to distance itself from America, but to prioritize national interest and expand global options while maintaining partnerships with all major powers.
Key Questions Answered
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated at the Munich Leaders' Meeting that America has transformed itself into a "self-isolating power" and noted that its grip on the old global order is weakening.
Amid ongoing US pressure regarding Russian crude oil purchases, Jaishankar highlighted that when the world stood by neighboring Pakistan in the past, Russia stood by India.
India is prioritizing its national interests above all else by maintaining strong partnerships with America, protecting its traditional ties with Russia, advancing relations with Europe, and balancing competition with China.
