Russian Leader Dismisses Proxy Claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected suggestions that Pakistan is under China’s direct control.
Speaking during a meeting with heads of major global news agencies in Moscow, Putin said Pakistan is a large country with independent and diverse foreign relations.
He responded to concerns raised by an Indian journalist about Pakistan’s growing dependence on China.
Putin said he did not believe Pakistan was fully controlled by Beijing.
He added that Islamabad has wide-ranging ties with different countries.
According to him, Pakistan must consider its cooperation with China, but that does not make it a proxy state.
He also said many countries are developing relations with China.
His remarks came at a time of growing strategic concern in South Asia.
India has closely watched the expanding security and economic partnership between Pakistan and China.
Moscow Rules Out Role in India-China Border Dispute
Putin also made it clear that Russia would not interfere in the border dispute between India and China.
He described India-China relations as delicate and multi-layered.
The Russian president expressed confidence that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping want to resolve their issues peacefully.
He said both leaders are capable of addressing the long-running boundary dispute through direct dialogue.
Putin’s comments reflected Moscow’s careful diplomatic position.
Russia has strong historical ties with India.
At the same time, it has deep strategic relations with China.
Putin said these partnerships developed independently and should not be seen as a threat to one another.
He stressed that Russia’s growing cooperation with China does not come at India’s expense.
Russia Offers Su-57 Cooperation to India
Putin also discussed defence cooperation with India.
He confirmed that Russia has offered to work with New Delhi on fifth-generation fighter jet technology.
The proposal includes possible cooperation on the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft.
Putin said Russia is ready to supply fighter aircraft and work with India in this advanced defence field.
The offer is significant because India is seeking to strengthen its air combat capabilities.
It also comes as regional security competition continues to grow.
For Russia, the message was clear.
Moscow wants to maintain balanced ties with India and China while avoiding direct involvement in their disputes.
Putin’s statement on Pakistan also signals Russia’s effort to present a broader view of South Asian diplomacy.
He rejected a simplified reading of Islamabad’s ties with Beijing and underlined that countries in the region have complex strategic choices.
The remarks are likely to draw attention in India, Pakistan, and China as regional powers continue to reshape alliances and security policies.
