Russia-Ukraine war brings flurry of key foreign leaders as action moves around India
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As India witnesses a flurry of foreign visits including Japanese prime minister; Chinese, Russian, Mexican foreign ministers and US, Austrian, European envoys, Shekhar Gupta analyses this increased flow of visits. In Episode 969 of CutTheClutter, we trace what is happening in and around India in the midst of these visits.
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Victoria Nuland was one of the architects of the 2014 Coup & Proxy war in Ukraine.
The Chinese FM is indeed that aunty we all know of who trash-talks about you in your neighborhood and still comes back to check on you as if nothing has happened!! ✌️ Thanks for the CTC. Great insight!
so true !!
And also like your Bua who trash talks among relatives and make sure with you as if nothing happened...
This is good one.
True.
👌loved the analogy
Developing countries are not allowed to buy cheap fuel to burn the stove but a German can keep buying fuel to keep house central heated.
As a German i fully agree, Western Hypocrisy has no limits, but you non westerners will have already known this.
Unfortunately alot of people here are still very delusional and see most of the world as lesser and subservient people. I hope India maintains it's ties with Russia and somehow China and India work together, it would benefit billions of people not only in these countries but around the world.
Bhai ye NATO and European countries Asia walo ko chutiya smjte he inko jawab dena jruri h
Irrational threat really for reasons which were not involved by miles
India is planning to help Russia by buying more energy, which is now only 2% from Russia. Whereas Germany refused its billion dollar pipeline Nordstream2 and planned to reduce consumption to 75% by EOY. First know the facts bro, Germany can’t say on day 1 of war that we don’t need gas, since there is over dependence of Russian gas . Putin know this very well and played his cards, Germany was only country who avoided war by visiting Russia and Ukraine for peace talks even 2 days before war. Did any other country interfere?
I like the comment - "no one in India takes Europe seriously".
We don't even care.. 🤣
But lakhs of people who want to settle there do take Europe seriously
Probably only france. Rest are ignored.
@@parvadhami980 not exactly. Personal choices to migrate to Europe isn't related to foreign policy.
@@parvadhami980 dude we only go to UK. And that's for historical reasons. Other European countries don't even give job visas to Indians.
no no we aren't bored with International CTCs.
Infact, SG appears to be at his best while discussing international & Global issues!
Yup
Absolutely
"No nation has friends only interests." - Charles de Gaulle
Russia has always supported India while the west has been trying to Sanction India. The west isn't India's ally.
What we wanna do built friendship and enemies to fist fight ? This is mature understanding
De Gaulle could say that, because nobody trusted France anyway.
When he came to London, Churchill gave him an office without a phone.
It didn't stop de Gaulle : if he found out a meeting was taking place, he would invite himself.
Nobody liked, but he carved a place out for himself - so credit to him for that.
Wrong.. Bhutan is friends only
True
We wont get bored SG.....International politics is equally important.
The European are scared that there currency values are going down as the connection of Russia, China and India are emerging very strong into a new trade currency.
The print is showing that there does exist a space for nuanced journalism which is not boring at the same time is not in left right or center camp.
Show them quality, and they'll pay.
Keep it up.
It's not all perfect, but better than most.
Thanks.😎
Sir
You overlooked Israel PM -Naftali Bennets’ forthcoming trip to India - which unfortunately had to be cancelled due to his Covid infection.
Sri Lanka's crisis needs a CTC, Shekhar ji.
I think SG made one earlier ; He listed the reasons of Pandemic , organic foods etc for the srilankan crisis ;
Yes I remember one on organic farming push.. but a much detailed one is always welcome...
Here i declutter it, there ruler has gone mad and wanna grow only organic stuff, although it is not feasible, food shortages are in tonnes but their pm hasn't moved an inch
Shri lanka is boring.
@@maniaphobia4719 and china
I would have to disagree with Mr. Gupta on Russia vis-a-vis 1962 conflict. The declassified documents show that the Soviet leaders made desperate effort to prevent Chinese misadventure behind the closed door. They also helped start India's domestic arms manufacturing program, much to China's agony immediately after 1962 debacle. In fact , the India issue becomes one of the major irritants in Sino-Soviet relationship that ultimately leads to Sino-Soviet split. One can go through the declassified conversation between Mao and Khrushchev regarding the India issue. Mao personally conveyed his displeasure to Khrushchev on Soviet military assistance to India.
Thanks for the info.
How much did the Soviet military support for India influence the break up between the U.S.S.R and China compared to other factors like the Nixon visit to Beijing in the '70s and the border dispute between them?
I AGREE WHILE WATCHING I ALSO SAID THE SOVIETS
I would like to add to this. The US in fact held back on arms supplies on recommendations from Pakistan and supplied only communication devices and small arms. Pakistan was afraid that the American weapons would be used against them in the future.
Anyone who thinks Russia helped India because we were friends - is delusional. US sided Pakistan for its reasons - Russia had an easy going tapping India in their side. But clearly India needs to be independent of both sides, and need the EU/US FDI and markets. The decision to openly side with Russia is going to harm our interests. Saying EU is still buying oil - they did not add to their buying after war, we did. That is different.
I don't know when i suddenly started liking starting music of cut the clutter its very good for my mind and ears ❤️
"Do you want this to happen in ur neighbour, who will speak for you, then?"
As if they ever spoke for us, lol 😂😂. Nobody cared when India faced aggression by China several times (instead west continued strengthen China through their investments), they didn't care about India's concerns then, not even during hasty evacuation of Afghanistan, not during the US-pak close ties (couple of decay ago), they never cared about our concerns and infact almost always disregarded them.
So no we can't be forced to act in their interest sacrificing our own.
Exactly. At most US might do something but these Europeans won't even bother with anything. I hope Russia cuts of their gas and they all freeze to death
To me it sounds like There is something big that India is planning to do and this is a massive back channel diplomacy that is happening. This will be interesting. Either we will come to know of it, after things are done, or we will never know. This is a real flurry of dignitaries. This has seldom happened without any reason
Or may be those dignitaries know that some kind of big war is going to happen like WWII. where Russia is the new Germany and everyone is asking India to not to be Italy.
@@ahtshamhussain443 BNut India can be the next Switzerland
This is some peak level of engagement by Europeans, Americans, Chinese, South East Asia, towards India. There might be some good deals and understandings for us coming out of these marathon engagements.
Our country is changing.
Afterall it looks like the BJP slogan of "mera desh badal raha hai" is true
It's all futile coz India doesn't know how to get advantage of this.
@@Agnosticcc-x3m It seems more than India the visiting countries seek more. India is clear on where it stands and what it wants.
@@Agnosticcc-x3m pappus are not in power anymore....
@@Agnosticcc-x3m Let's wait for the outcome.
Somewhere Shekhar's says, "I don't know, how much Europeans are taken seriously in New Delhi", is very interesting. Shekhar should make an episode on India and Europe relationships.
That was a very interesting perspective. It really made me realize that India and Europe have had very little interaction since our Independence.
A continent that brings a lot of economic investment into India basically still gets a bad rep because the old colonial history? And are you surprised a continent that after being the center of ww1 and ww2 might be less inclined to be swinging weapons around. Geo-political ptsd and preferring to keep things peace focused? I did notice the EU has changed its mind on that after the Russian aggression. EU takes India serious enough... if India will just "Meh" you will generate the exact thing that was referred to. 😂🤷♂️ self for-filling prophecy.
India is a part of both, BRIC and QUAD - That's how you keep both sides happy (or, in reality, make both unhappy)
Its not about making anyone happy or unhappy. Its all about our own interests.
We are a big market for western companies as their home markets are saturated now. If they want growth they have to come to india.
And modiji is using this to our own advantage.
@UCADkdNWlW5kiOZyE1UtEWVQ India doesn't need to choose sides. It should offer mediation to Russia & Ukraine as a neutral country. That way India can stop being asked by the West as well as Russia to pick a side.
@@alchemist7412 We must mediate between them. We don't take initiative on such matters and then cry why they don't consider us great power. We must take initiative and help them solve it as soon as possible. We need the US to counter China. Same is use of Russia but Russia is bound to be junior partner of China. So choices are limited.
@@alchemist7412 Weather Uncle Sam wants the war to end (or) prolong is a question ; As per Biden statement , it is looking for regime change in Russia ; Till then sanctions will continue ;
that's power of non alignment...best gift to india's foreign policy..
While international politics is obviously having a role here but current win of BJP specially in UP has also sent a strong message (via respective embassies) is that MODI like strong leader and his government is going to lead India for next 7 years.
Glorifying the scoundrels
@@kalirajan9070 ppl hv kept scoundrels out of power!
Foreign ministers rushing to meet year end targets at end of financial year
It's not the end of financial year for other countries
😆
🥲
@@anshagrawal6289 joke h bhai ..udta teer nahi ...gand me mat lo
Ansh, joke tha . Has le.
India should host a Biden-Putin rapproachment summit for world peace.
(Western) Europe has a colonialist, imperialist mindset that doesn't go down with the antecedents of India 🇮🇳 rooted in anti-colonialist struggles.
Nehru hosted a similar NAM meet and got beaten by China in 1962. Stay low key, Bide your time-Deng Xiapong
@@quest7811 China 🇨🇳 is kinda busy (with Taiwan, America and Russia) if you've noticed. So double check, if you are speaking for or against India.
@@quest7811 this is not Neheru's India, We can do it
according to you, west has colonialist, imperialist mindset !?
then China and Russia would be very progressive, democratic and honest in your point of view!?😂😂
I won't take sides as I know what America and its allies have done in middle east but I don't understand how people can think any different for Russia and China, especially Russia who was standing in the opposition of America I all those conflicts ...
Wherever America fought its proxy war Russia was the opponent, it was USSR who invaded Afghanistan first, it was Russia who supported the assad regime in Syria....iran, Iraq, Vietnam, Korea and many more, it was also Russia who was flattening city after city in Syria, putin is the most curropt politician in the world, he kills his own people, he kills his political rivals, he has done everything a tyrant can do... And now it's Ukraine.
czcams.com/video/rkb3y6K3waU/video.html aleppo bombed by russia and the same is happening in Ukraine now.
Very Good Briefing Sir. PM is blessed with a wonderful Foreign Minister Mr Jaishankar & NSA Mr Dovel who are consistently delivering their responsibilities which match the Modi Vision. It's happy to know the Global leaders look toward India as a Global Partner to be with them. Thanks.
The BIMSTEC was needed. Ihave said this from the star, NE India is the gateway to SE Asia n can be a good trade hub. But like almost everything, India is mostly talks less action.
I just have to say 1 thing:-
Out of these who spoke for India
Hey SG, you have not yet made a detailed episode on Sri Lanka economic crisis, the timeline, how it started, what policies led to the current situation and all. Will be grateful to you if you make a detailed episode on this topic
Not really he has made multiple a little time back
@@Myanmartiger921 not detailed video. Just on the organic agriculture topic he made
Here's a brief explanation for what happened in Sri lanka: they elected a leader like Rahul Gandhi😊😉
@@dancingcar8974 😂😂😂
@@naturalnaturetm780 😁
India is now the tipping power. what india thinks now makes a difference. India is not just a current power but a future super power. who now nurtures India has a future influence in world politics. this is totally different compared to a few decades ago. India is the future. make sure India grows up with a responsible attitude and looks after everyone.
So long as india remains a big market india will be in demand …..a super power doesn’t import ammunition’s but exports …
Lol funny joke China sitting on Indian land and you call yourself SUPERPOWER you people still poop on street went begging for help when you run out of oxygen when covid hit india where do you get your EDUCATION from 🤣😂🐄🍷
@@123xyzabccba I don't know about super powers, but the smart thing to do would be to have an arsenal as diversified as it can be. If the point of defense export being the sign of a superpower is about the massive income it generates, well India does defense exports to nearly 40 countries.
@@aleenaprasannan2146 : it’s not important how much u export but what u export ….cheap labour makes India manufactured products competitive ….but its only when India export technology it will be considered a power not till than ….
Potentially an economic superpower. But, who can better stimulate India’s growth? Russia or the West?
Man, this is a mess. I’m glad not to be in MoEF. 🤯
Please start a daily show where you sum up the day. Very crisp and on point something like old DD news format. No nonsense news. It will be very helpful to keep track of things while living our fast moving lives.
Regards .
Those no-nonsense highlights of the day. To me, that is still how news should be. Opinion pieces should be opinion pieces. Debates should be debates. But, passing off opinion pieces n debates as news, that too in prime time, leads only to more polarization.
Its interesting that smaller countries dont even get a picture with flags behind them.
And more of a send off to the car like they are relatives leaving your house.
I just love your show . No bakwass just connecting the dots .
While all foreign ministers are rushing to India, Daleep Singh aka Captain Sanction has also sneaked in between!
Shekhar sir, please do a CTC on the bill amending Chartered accountants act ,which got approved in the Lok Sabha.
Request from a CA student 😊.
You missed the biggest of all the meetings: 2+2 US India dialogue on April 11
Also on a side note, a cancelled Israeli PM visit and a small uproar in that county due to this visit
Any pointer to read more on the Uproar? I am curious.
Something Russia could buy from India, apart from consumption goods are actually weapons, because India makes many types of Russian weapons. One example could be sukhoi 27 derivatives.
Pagal hai marwayga kya?
Good intro.. .and excellent analysis. Very informative. Thanks.
Why does the Japanese prime minister walk like that ?
All of this shows that INDIA'S stature has risen on the world stage now
I was badly waiting for this
Iran has done harm indirectly, if they stop their agenda of "death to Israel" they can be a lot peaceful relationships. (Note: before Islamic revolution in Iran, Iranians didn't hate Israel so much, it's just the propaganda that bought in so much hatred in them)
That is not entirely true. People share images of girls going to universities, wearing short clothes and pubs etc was a soviet/left propoganda which was true to some extent, but the above mention things were only ristricted to a very small part of those countries and very tiny minority(say Nobels). The majority that lived in the rural part of those country was another story and that gave rise to the islamic mullha regiems.(Talking about Afgh and Iran not Iraq that is diff picture)
Hi ! You raised a very pertinent issue . But albeit very misunderstood one ! When Iranians sloganeer Death to America or Death to Israel it is the literal equivalent of India's " America murdabaad " . It's quite harmless in its meaning in Farsi opposed to iys meaning in the English Translation ! Iran's action and policies notwithstanding this single slogan is very bad publicity in the US when they see millions of Iranians shouting " Death to America " it's earned them quite a lot of unwanted spite 😀
@@specnaz1395 The Americans were primarily involved in overthrowing a democratically elected Iranian PM Mohammad Mosaddegh in 1953 (Operation Ajax).
One of the most brutal organisations created in Iran i.e. the SAVAK was a brainchild of Mossad, CIA and FBI to assist the Shah remain in power which is why during the Shah's regime Israel was not hated much. Any self-respecting citizen that would be aware of how the US and CIA interfered so deeply in Iranian affairs would aptly shout the slogan "Marg bar Āmrikā" i.e. "Down with America" (through the literal translation sounds like "Death to America" which is incorrect and as expected used as propaganda) .
The slogan "Death to America" doesn't even make sense but it is good propaganda to show how some hate US Freedom and which in turn gets picked up literally by other anti-American groups.
There is a history to all this and it is rightfully so.
Even now, there is no reason for Iran to hate Israel. Because Paletinians are Sunni, as opposed to Iran's Shia.
Iran's anti-Israel stand is merely anti-US posturing, for leverage, in its rivalry with Saudi, who are supported by US.
@@whatslifespurpose true that
I think it is better that we Eastern world natives should form a eastern collective alliance to counter western powers.There is need to make strong BRICS and make it to a comprehensive military pact to defend eastern world's interests.
That’s not possible unless China gives up it’s unjustified claims over entire South China Sea and other territories.
You are right.At the very begining western countries exploited eastern to make colony even now 80% of planet's wealth and resources are in hands of G20.
They are so clever that they formed NATO to defend their territory,interests and values and we eastern are keep going on fighting......
There is a time to make alliance India-China-Russia through a deep military pact so that they can challenge US and its allies hegemony.
are you smoking something. brics me do to dictatirship h bc uske sath india bethke gand marayega kya aur indians bhi kaha h sabse jyada us or eu me.
@@zga3020 what has South China Sea to do with India's interest?
@@Liboch South China Sea is route to Eastern pacific. The region has to be free for freedom of navigation and peace. And it’s not just about SCS, but China’s behaviour of claiming territories, which is not acceptable.
16:50 For Pakistan everything comes down to Kashmir.
No, don’t believe this statement.
For P’stan the most fundamental issue is Islam, and everything comes down to: India is Hindu!
The rest is all - as the Germans say - Nebenschauplatz!
Sergey Lavrov visiting on April fools day🤣. India should keep that in mind
Haha funny
He is one of the most intellect journalist of the world...very amazed to know his insight on any issues..very distinct from other trite journalist...
Thank you Shekhar Ji. The insights are very useful! We are looking forward to your explanation of the Economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
wonderful to listen to you every single night!👍🏻 Best knowledge that one can ever have about what’s going on in this world. Thankyou so much for such priceless sharing of information 🤗🤗
Awesome video, brilliant analysis and presentation 👏 Loved 😍 it
Amazing Video...
WONDERFUL !
I enjoyed watching this! Fantastic video.
Thank you for putting together this much data... 👍
Russian Rouble recovered a lot btw... it's hovering around 90 now, which is quite close to the 75-80 range it was in before the war.
its 83 now
The Bank of China supporting the Rouble?
west send naval ships against India only moscow helped India hard times
India helped Moscow since then many times and Russia won't upset China in a future battle with us.
Russia far better than usa share transfer technology
Good clarity on this complex diplomacy.
Beautiful Analysis thnx ~~
Good overview, thank you.
Commendable elaboration 👌
Great insights 🙏
You missed Nepal PM coming as well!
very informative SG ji.
Brilliant journalism as always. In the politest way possible I would like to show the Europeans a big middle finger for such a lacklustre response to Russia and their overdependence on the US for their security and Russia for their energy, and they come to lecture India on how to play the foreign policy game. EU is a legacy group of countries and holds no real value to the world apart from history
It is just a group of former slave traders and colonial barbarians.
Thanks
Very nicely explained
Thanks a lot Guptaji
As a Brit sorry, we screwed you the French did but we kicked them out, so keep your guard up, you are showing you are very wise.
France is the only European nation with which India has good relations.
Great analysis SG. I would prefer actually such kind of cut the clutter. Think India should reduce its "western dependence" to stay i dependent.
Good insights.
Excellent 👍👍
Great summary of India's busy schedule and engagement with so many countries in these times.
An excellent Analysis!!
I don't know why I never get recommendations of this channel and Jimmy Dore's channel. CZcams has its mysterious ways!
We love your videos. Please continue you unbaised journalism. You are a blessing.
Masterpiece of info 🙏.
Superb Sherak Ji, I like your Montblanc pen showing in your pocket.
Sir we never ever get bored with your cut the clutter
No no SG . You are spot on with focus on international politics
Great Analysis of the time India is now at the time when there is war happening. Good going @ The Print.
Shekar Sir.. I am waiting if you would say that We are lucky to have a competent & strong leadership at the center to lead us during this difficult time…. Am I expecting too much.?
Just brilliant sir!
Very good explanation.
Excellent analysis 👍
We think it's a nightmare for Ukraine .
But it's actually a nightmare for India .
China doesn't have any problem.
It plays the game well
All pressure is on India only.
World is dying forcing India to oppose Russia to deligiitimized it
This is a most insightful comment. I wish Jyoti Malhotra could read it. She sounded almost jealous of India's position.
And, why aren’t we doing it? We are not standing up to our values and principles.
Sitting out - is a sign of cowardice
Our revered S Jaishankar would be like give me a break.😀Ukraine Russia China US Srilanka. He is competing with Modi himself in working hours.👍👍👍
I wish my Desi friends in UK would listen to versions of Indian political stand other than what bbc, Gaurdian and Economist dishes out to them.
I am amazed at the almost pathetic unquestioning lapping up of the western opinion in India by a certain uppity Indian diaspora there.
Thankfully, they don't matter much.
Lol
If you want to read desi news on geopolitics then the best websites are THE PRINT, THE WIRE & THE HINDU
@@JonSnow-pi6jb tchah !
Best as always
Your take on articulating India's national interests is actually very nuanced. No question of getting bored here.
Great analysis. International geopolitics is complicated.
Good evening Shekhar Ji. Can you pls think about doing an episode on the progress (or lack of it) of previous high profile cases such as
1. Hathras
2. PM security issue in Punjab
3. NSE and Chitra
I am sure there are more but these are the ones that I could recollect.
Very important topics
This is the best time to be someone involved/interested in geopolitics keeping aside ethics and morale byt strategy and planning..
So it shows How important it is for the world to have India on their side, or for India to understand their Point of view,,
We are definitely not bored.
Russian oil should win the bargain 😂
This is just a beginning of India’s changing global stature , we should make the best of current times by playing to our strength
Shekar Saab you are a real star
Any minister working hard in the govt after MODI & SHAH is JAISHANKAR !!!! I think to be a External Affairs Minister is a very hectic & a tough JOB !!! Like in this 1,2 months, he barely hv a time for himself forget about his family !!!
& The most excellent part is he is doing his job so GOOOOOOOD !!!! Like giving BEFITTING reply in US soil to US etc !!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳💯
INDIA........ INDIA......
All these visit shows much relevant India has become for the world
It definetly shows the increasing importance of India and its righly place among the power of the world.
👌info
Shekarji will we ever see you in Joe Rogan experience.?
I think our time has come if we can make most of it. We have invested long and hard in our foreign policy, and almost everytime in past we have been made to pay a price for that.
Finally our time has come. Should not give in and stand strong, and continue taking our decisions independently.
Our Time came a long time ago but oir country India never miss and opportunity to missed an opportunity
Everything boils down to economic production and output which inturn is underpinned by human development and coherent society. You ask yourself where we stand on the foundational aspect.