Isolated Putin loses his last allies as China and India tell him to end bloody war
The strongman had been hoping for strong statements of support from his eastern allies, who, like Russia, have contentious relations with the West.said he had "questions and concerns" surrounding the war in Ukraine, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed Putin to end the war.
Caught on camera, Modi told Putin: “Today’s era is not an era of war, and I have spoken to you on the phone about this". Saturday's comments from Beijing and New Delhi underline Putin's growing isolation and raise questions about Russia's ability to sustain its economy, which has so far been propped by its allies.
So far, Russia has also strongly relied on ally Turkey, which has been mediating between the West and Russia, but this relation is also showing signs of wear.referendums in occupied Ukrainian territories“Such illegitimate fait accomplis will not be recognised by the international community. On the contrary, they will complicate efforts to revitalise the diplomatic process and deepen instability,” Istanbul's statement said.
“We renew our support to Ukraine’s territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty, which we have been emphasising since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, and reiterate our readiness to extend all necessary support to resolve the ongoing war … through peaceful negotiations.”
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