New Delhi: US and NATO countries are busy encircling Russia from all sides in Ukraine war. Everyone wants to isolate Russia. But Russia is also stubborn. Putin is not ready to accept defeat. Russia has now planned a jaw-dropping response to America. Putin is now turning his enemy’s enemy into his friend. Yes, Putin is actively befriending America’s enemies. From China to Iran and from North Korea to Vietnam, these are some of the countries whose numbers are thirty-six compared to the US. Putin is now increasing friendship with these countries. First a visit to China, then 24 years later a visit to North Korea and a visit to Vietnam… Putin wants to show Western powers, including America, that Russia is not alone in times of war. Many countries of the world are also with Russia. Now the question is whether Putin’s friendship with America’s enemies is a compulsion or is there a greater purpose?
The whole world knows that North Korea, China, Iran and Vietnam are America’s mortal enemies. These are the four countries, which do not care at all about American or Western sanctions. These countries will not back down if there is a war with America. This is the reason why Putin, isolated in the Ukraine war, is trying to make America’s enemies his own. The world is aware of the tension between China and America. Putin also wants to seize the opportunity in his own need. So, after becoming president for the fifth time, Putin went straight to China. Although China does not openly support Russia in the Ukraine war, behind the scenes it stands with Putin. China may not be arming Russia openly, but it is providing some dangerous equipment, machinery and equipment. Russia is using it for war in Ukraine. China is also under a lot of pressure from the West for not supporting Russia. This is the reason why Putin himself went to Beijing to prevent China from being pressured by Western countries. China’s support to Russia should continue as before. Putin also appears to be depending on China to compensate Russia for the damage it has suffered from the Ukraine war.
Russia’s needs
Like Xi Jinping, the North Korean dictator is not afraid of America. North Korea tests missiles without worrying about sanctions. Right now, Russia is at a critical juncture in the Ukraine war. In such a situation, where could Putin find a better ally than Kim Jong Un? This is the reason why Putin visited North Korea after 24 years. Apart from this, Kim Jong Un also took a luxury car to pamper him. The biggest reason for Russia to increase its friendship with North Korea is the supply of weapons. Putin wants arms and ammunition from North Korea. According to the report, during the war in Ukraine, dictator Kim maintained friendship with Putin and sent a large number of cannons and ammunition. After this Kim Jong needs Russian technology and missiles.
Compulsion or purpose?
This friendship between Russia and North Korea is both a compulsion and a necessity for Putin. Both Russia and North Korea face sanctions. Both have similar relations with western countries. The West has used the same whip on both countries. In such a situation, the friendship between Putin and Kim Jong is both a necessity and an opportunity. Given the current situation of the Ukraine war, Russia can no longer prolong it on its own. To prolong the war in Ukraine, they need their allies and their support. This is why Putin is making selective mistakes with America’s enemies. Putin went directly to Vietnam after North Korea to reduce the pressure of NATO countries including America. Vietnam is also considered to be America’s staunch enemy. Vietnam was home to American troops for many decades. However, the US has been moving towards improving relations with Vietnam for some time now.
The enemy of the enemy is your friend
This is why Russia is targeting Vietnam. Putin has visited Vietnam at a time when Vietnam stayed away from the Ukraine Peace Summit. Vietnam in a way supported Russia by withdrawing from the Ukraine Peace Summit. When Vietnam went to the BRICS summit held in Russia. As China and Pakistan also avoided this summit. India went to the summit, but supported Russia by not signing the peace document. Russia wants to make another enemy of America. The name is Iran. The enemy of Iran and America is also known. Putin also defended Iran when it attacked Israel. Putin had even said that if there was a war between Iran and Israel, he would support Iran. At the same time, when the president of Iran died, Russia paid tribute to him, calling him a true friend. Several sanctions have also been imposed on Iran by European countries. This is the reason Iran has been providing military support to Russia since the Ukraine war. Media reports claim that Iran has supplied Russia with advanced weapons and drones.
Tags: Russia, Russian news, Vladimir Putin
First published: June 20, 2024, 11:23 IST