Visit of Russian Foreign Minister to India: Arrives in Delhi today on a two-day visit; US-Australia expressed displeasure; UK Foreign Secretary to meet Foreign Minister Jaishankar

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Delhi today on a two-day official visit. This visit is very important for India because America's deputy NSA Dalip Singh is on a two-day visit to India with India on the Ukraine issue. Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss is also visiting India on Thursday for a day. Truss will call on External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar at 5 pm in Delhi.

At the same time, America and Australia have criticized India for Lavrov's visit to Delhi. Both countries say that this visit will weaken the sanctions imposed on Russia by the US and its allies. This will be like a deep chasm between emerging security partners.

Time to stand with right in history

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in Washington on Wednesday – now is the time to stand up for rights in history. It is time for the people of Ukraine to stand up for freedom, democracy, and sovereignty, and join forces with the US and dozens of other countries. This is not the time to be a financial partner during President Putin's war. However, in response to a question, Jeena said that she was not fully aware of the tour.

India must come with us

Australia's Trade Minister Dan Tehan said after the Second World War it was necessary for democracies around the world to work together to maintain a rules-based approach. These statements by the ministers of both countries reflect the growing unease with India among the member countries of the Quad (QUAD).

The Quad is a grouping of four countries to counter China's assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes America, Australia, and Japan, including India. India is the world's largest buyer of Russian weapons. Despite sanctions from Western countries, India has made a deal to buy crude and sunflower oil from Russia at affordable rates.

The agreement can be made on the Rupee-Ruble trading system

According to sources, both countries can discuss easing the payment system after the ban imposed by Western countries on Russian banks. The Government of India is considering setting up a Rupee-Ruble trading system. Discussions are on between the Indian and Russian financial authorities.

It is also believed that in addition to the rupee-ruble trade window to compete with the SWIFT payment system, card-like options can also be considered, including direct settlement of all government and semi-government payments through the central banks of the two countries.

all eyes are on India

In the last few weeks, India's neutrality regarding the war has forced the global community to think. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited India recently after two years and now Lavrov is reaching India with support.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Delhi earlier this month. At the same time, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has also held a video conference with PM Modi. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken on the situation in Ukraine.

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