Modi-Putin Meet Becomes Center of US Debate...

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India last week and his car journey with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have sparked controversy in the United States. This was Putin's first visit to India since the start of the war in Ukraine, and the two leaders traveled together in the same car, an act Putin described as a symbol of the strong friendship between the two nations. The visit culminated in the signing of several key agreements.

However, this event has triggered significant criticism and concern in American political circles, particularly among Democratic Party leaders. U.S. Representative and Democrat Sydney Kamlager criticized the Trump administration's policies, arguing that they are pushing India inevitably toward Russia. She warned that Washington is harming its own interests by pushing its strategic partners into the arms of "adversaries" under Trump's leadership.

Overall, while Putin's visit reaffirmed the strength of India-Russia relations, it also ignited serious political debate and anxiety in the U.S. regarding the state of India-U.S. ties and the impact of Trump's foreign policy. Critics also point to U.S. trade tariffs as a factor in this geopolitical shift.