WATCH: President Biden, Indian Prime Minister Modi meet virtually
PBS NewsHourDec 22, 2021
The Facts
US Pres. Joe Biden and Indian PM Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting on Mon. to discuss global developments, including the Russia-Ukraine war.
The White House urged New Delhi to "do more" to support Ukraine and slow down the import of Russian energy, as India increased its Russian oil purchases to take advantage of cheap prices in March.
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
Divergences between India and the US in relation to Ukraine are proving that their friendship isn't as steady as believed. New Delhi's strategic autonomy shows that US hegemony is crumbling and that the divisive rhetoric of "democracy" against "autocracy" is hypocritical.
Pro-establishment narrative
India and the US will continue to deepen security ties despite their differences. While Indian neutrality may frustrate Washington in the short-run, they're mutually dependent and alligned in their long-term goals.
