Trump's Diplomatic Feat: Ex-Pentagon Official Hails Him for India-Russia Rapprochement

A former Pentagon official has attributed the warm reception given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in India to a surprising source: former US President Donald Trump. Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official, believes that Trump's efforts deserve recognition, even going so far as to suggest that he should be awarded a Nobel Prize. According to Rubin, Trump's diplomacy brought India and Russia closer together, a move that has been met with positive responses from both nations. However, Rubin questioned whether the agreements and decisions made during Putin's visit will actually translate into tangible results. Rubin also touched on the perceived motivations behind Trump's actions, suggesting that the former US President's treatment of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India may have played a role in the recent rapprochement. He also accused Trump of being hypocritical in his dealings with India, particularly when it comes to energy needs. Rubin's comments come as Russia and India strengthen their ties, with India bestowing honors on Putin during his visit. Rubin pointed out that India's growing economy and energy needs are driving its decision-making, and that the US should be careful not to lecture India on its relationships with other nations. Rubin's assessment is a departure from the common narrative that Moscow is solely responsible for the warming relations between India and Russia. Instead, he credits Trump's diplomacy for bringing the two nations together, a move that he believes deserves recognition.