पुतिन-मोदी की मुलाकात पर वर्ल्ड मीडिया का रिएक्शन: NYT ने लिखा- पुतिन को अलग-थलग करने की कोशिश कमजोर हुई, BBC बोला- मोदी ने संतुलन बनाया

This was PM Modi’s first visit to Russia after the start of the Ukraine war, which the whole world was watching.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Russian capital Moscow on Monday evening. An informal meeting took place between the two leaders at Putin’s private residence Novo Ogaryovo.

On Tuesday, Modi addressed the Indian community and attended the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. After staying in Moscow for 26 hours, PM Modi left for Austria.

This was PM Modi’s first visit to Russia after the Russia-Ukraine war began, which the whole world was watching. The Western media was also keeping an eye on this visit of PM Modi. NYT, The Guardian, BBC, VOA and Global Times covered this event prominently.

Let us know what was published where regarding this visit of PM Modi…

NYT wrote- Attempts to isolate Putin weakened
The American newspaper ‘The New York Times’ has written that PM Modi’s visit to Moscow has weakened the efforts to isolate Putin. At the same time, Ukraine’s displeasure has increased due to this. NYT writes that this visit of the Indian Prime Minister shows the real truth.

Even though Western countries are trying to weaken Russia, the way Russia is building its relations with other countries has only strengthened its economy. India has bought large quantities of cheap oil from Russia, which has improved the economic condition of Russia, which is facing international sanctions.

The newspaper further wrote that for Russian President Putin, this visit of PM Modi is a way to show that despite India’s growing ties with America, a deep relationship between Russia and India remains intact.

BBC Hindi wrote- Modi maintained balance in Moscow
BBC writes that this is Modi’s first bilateral visit after being elected Prime Minister for the third time. In the pictures from Moscow, Modi is seen hugging Putin. A video is going viral in India in which Putin is smiling and calling Modi his ‘dearest friend and saying that he was very happy to meet him’.

BBC writes that while NATO countries strongly condemn Moscow’s action on Ukraine, Modi has not yet clearly criticized Putin. Western countries are trying to weaken Russia by imposing various sanctions, but Putin is busy strengthening relations with the leaders of countries like India and China. BBC further writes that now the discussion has started whether Modi’s presence can be beneficial for Putin?

VOA wrote- This visit is important for both Russia and India
Voice of America quoted Chintamani Mahapatra, founder of Kalinga Institute of Indo Pacific Studies, as saying that through this visit Modi wants to send the message that India-Russia relations are important and the growing closeness with Russia-China will not affect it.

Apart from this, this visit is important for Putin because through this he is sending a message to the West that the sanctions imposed by them have not had any effect on Russia. Some analysts have also drawn special attention to the timing of the meeting between Modi and Putin. This is happening at a time when the NATO summit is going on in Washington.

The Guardian wrote- Modi’s advice will have no effect on Putin
Hannah Peterson has written in the British newspaper The Guardian that despite the Ukraine crisis, Modi and Putin have strengthened their friendship. During his meeting with Modi, Putin said that he was very happy to see him.

In the conversation on Monday night, PM Modi advised Putin that there is no path to peace through the battlefield, but it still does not seem that Modi’s words will have any effect on Putin’s ambitions.

Global Times wrote- Western countries are disappointed by India’s move

The Chinese newspaper Global Times has written – Western countries seem to be more concerned about India’s deepening relations with Russia. Professor Long Jingchun of Sichuan International Studies University has written in the newspaper that China does not see the close Russia-India relations as a threat, while Western countries seem to be upset with India’s relations with Russia.

Global Times further wrote that Western countries have tried to pull India into the Western camp and balance China’s influence. They hoped that India would stand against Russia and form an alliance with them, but India’s move is disappointing them.

The Washington Post- Modi’s visit shows that India has not gone into the trap of the West
American newspaper The Washington Post has written on PM Modi’s Moscow visit that this visit after the start of the Ukraine war clearly indicates that despite American pressure, India will maintain its strong relations with Russia.

Modi has visited Russia in less than a month after coming to power for the third time. Actually, through this he wants to show Putin that even though India-US relations have progressed a lot, India has not yet gone into the camp of Western countries.