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Why did Modi face backstabs from Zelensky just after visiting Kiev? Just because he bought too much Russian oil

2024-08-27

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As soon as Modi left Kiev, Zelensky started to curse, saying that India was aiding the enemy. Is this really a case of a warm face and a cold butt? As we all know, Indian Prime Minister Modi visited the Ukrainian capital Kiev these two days. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since the Russian-Ukrainian war started more than two years ago. In a sense, this is also a kind of standing in line. After all, for more than two years, the United States and the West have been trying to pull India to their side. But who would have thought that Zelensky would turn his face against Modi just after he left Kiev.

India was accused of buying a large amount of Russian arms and oil in the past two years, which was an act of aiding the enemy. This was helping Russia fight a war of aggression, and India's money was converted into bullets fired by Russia at Ukraine. Why did Modi have to go to Kiev? Does Modi's visit to Ukraine mean that India is going to completely turn to the United States and the West?

Of course not. On the contrary, Modi actually attaches more importance to the relationship with Russia. A few months ago, Modi officially started his third term as prime minister. As soon as he took office, the first country he chose to visit was Russia. This fully proves how important Russia is to India.

But on the other hand, India is also a master of balancing. India is also very clear that the United States and the West now regard Russia as a thorn in their side. They want to mobilize everyone around them to join the big alliance to sanction Russia. So India has to give the United States some face. Since it has already visited Russia, it might as well visit Poland. Then go to Kiev to meet with Zelensky to show that you see I am not helping either side and I am standing in a neutral position.