Striking Claim from Russian Ambassador: US Fear of India
Russia's Ambassador to New Delhi Denis Alipov stated that a high-ranking US official openly revealed Washington's reservations regarding India's global rise.
Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, Russian Ambassador to New Delhi Denis Alipov stated that during the Raisina Dialogue, a high-ranking US official suffered a Freudian slip, revealing Washington's fear of India rising as a competitor like China.
Claim of a Freudian Slip
Russia's Ambassador to New Delhi Denis Alipov made significant statements at the NDTV Defence Summit. Alipov argued that a high-ranking US official laid bare Washington's true intentions with remarks made during the Raisina Dialogue.
Describing this situation as a Freudian slip, the Ambassador stated that the US explicitly expressed it would never allow India to become a rival superpower like a new China.
Graham Act and Pressure Policies
In Alipov's remarks, the Graham Act—signed by Donald Trump and aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia and Iran—also held a prominent place. It was emphasized that this act is intended to be used by the US as an element of pressure against countries like India.
The legislation in question grants the US the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.
India's Strategic Autonomy
Stating that the purchase of Russian oil occurs entirely due to competitive offers in line with the interests of the Indian economy and its people, Alipov noted that India has demonstrated strategic autonomy and strength throughout this process.
The Ambassador conveyed that the US effort to pressure Russia through this act is absurd and predicted that such tactics will continue to increase alongside the nation's rise.
Deep-Rooted Relations and Summit Meeting
Alipov emphasized that the decades-long diplomatic ties between the two countries have survived on the basis of trust and respect despite major shifts in global politics.
He also referred to the recent meeting held between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 11 on the sidelines of the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi.