Source: The Bowl
An interesting question is, did Trump deal with Modi, or did Modi ignore Trump?
Because Trump had just announced big news, he was very proud, but the Indians were confused when they heard it, and 100 people couldn't believe it.
Here's what Trump announced: On October 15th, Modi personally assured him that he would stop buying Russian oil.
At the White House press conference that day, Trump said: “Modi is a good friend and we have a good relationship, but I’m unhappy with India buying oil (Modi) today assures me that they won’t buy oil from Russia.
In later exchanges, Trump added that Modi is a great person and he loves Trump. I don't want to use the word "love" to ruin his political career, but he promised me that I will not buy oil from Russia again.
"It's maybe breaking news, may I say that?" Trump also pretended to be reserved, "But you know, you can't do that immediately, it's a bit of a process, but the process will be over soon."
What does that mean?
Trump's meaning is also very clear.
Modi assured him that he would not buy Russian oil.
2. The two have a good relationship, and they can both use the Love kind.
Modi takes a little time, but should be implemented soon.
If all that Trump said was true, it was indeed a big news.It also meant that his pressure on India succeeded and Modi surrendered.
After all, the U.S. previously imposed a 25% tariff on India on the basis of India's purchase of Russian oil, bringing U.S. tariffs on India to a record 50%.
This move shocked India and the world.
This is not enough. Trump also called India a "dead economy".
Indians were scolded silly-we always boast that we are the fastest-growing major economy in the world, but you actually call us a "death economy"?
More importantly, Modi has always cheated on himself and Trump as a friend, and has also publicly stood up to Trump, saying in the words of the Indians, “Modi always hugged Trump like a brother who has been disconnected for years.”
Trump's knife in the back, India is very hurt and wronged; Angry Modi, who allegedly refused to answer Trump's phone calls many times.
Some Indian netizens also left an angry message: The battle with China is over, and now it is the battle with the United States...
Therefore, we have seen that India unanimously criticized the United States for being unreasonable. Indian Foreign Minister Sujarsen once stated that India is not the only one buying Russian oil. China and Europe are all buying it, and the United States is also buying Russian nuclear materials. Moreover, it was the United States that encouraged India to buy Russian oil because it would help maintain the stability of the global energy market.
So, we saw that not long ago at the summit in China, Putin and Modi's old friends met, warm hugs, Modi walked with Putin's hand, Modi then sat in Putin's car, and the two talked along the way.
India is turning 180 degrees.
I see that Indian netizens almost unanimously don’t believe their ears, Trump, you’re not wrong, India can’t do that.
Why?
Based on the opinions of Indian netizens, it is roughly as follows.
1. Russian oil is cheap. After all, India is not rich yet. It needs such discounted oil, otherwise India would not have bought so much. Russia is now India's largest source of oil.
2. The relationship between Russia and India has always been very good. From the Cold War to the present, Russia and India have always been quasi-allies. India will never stab in the back like this. Moreover, what Putin hates most is betrayal.
3. Trump is just a mouth without any evidence. Has Modi publicly confirmed this? Is there a specific timeline for the commitment? Is this a diplomatic gesture or an actual policy shift?
The internet exploded, but Modi remained silent.
Admitting this promise will definitely be a slap in the face on Putin; denying this promise will be a slap in the face on Trump.
Moody's estimate is also difficult.
On the chessboard of power, silence is often the most complex game, it neither acknowledges nor denies, but allows all bystanders to interpret it themselves.
I see that there are Indian netizens simply “clearly” for Modi: please (Trump) Mr. President... Modi will never make such a promise. India has a continued energy demand and is still importing Russian oil.
Oh, Indian netizens, Indian netizens, Trump boasts of a major victory, and you say he’s lying!
Finally what do you think?
Let's make three superficial points.
First, Trump’s mouth is a liar.
Anyway, although Trump personally told such important news, Indians generally don't believe it and doubt their ears.
Unfortunately, promises in international politics, sometimes as light words in the wind, we hear the shape, but can not hold the weight.
I see that some Indian friends are still analyzing that if Modi really makes a promise and stops purchasing Russian oil, and Russia's reaction is ignored, India's energy costs will soar, India's inflation will definitely rise, and Modi's approval rating will decline. Will Modi be so stupid?
Of course, the president of the United States is after all the president of the United States, if Modi really yielded to American pressure?
Modi, Modi, if you are really uncomfortable to respond, blink.
Second, some people in the United States are still thinking about China.
We also need to avoid that some Americans, let alone China, do not forget.
Trump said that Modi had made a pledge, and now we must let China do it.
I saw that U.S. Treasury Secretary Basent made even more nonsense and falsely accused and attacked China officials. At the same time, he also declared that although the U.S. government is now closed, 85 U.S. senators all support imposing a 500% tariff on China if China continues to import Russian oil.
Of course, there are also prerequisites “if Europe takes similar measures.”
I have to say that some Americans really dare to say anything, but the key is that they are thieves.
I saw that some American netizens lamented,"These people are so desperate and crazy."
Please note that the latter sentence is really not what I said, but what the Americans themselves said. If it is false, it will be replaced.
Third, who is handling who and who is fooling who.
Going back to the question of the beginning, was Trump dealing with Modi, or Modi ignored Trump?
If Modi really made that promise, then it is undoubted that Trump made Modi, Indians, Indians, your prime minister, probably not as strong as you think.
But in case what Trump said is false and Modi didn't make such a promise, did Modi successfully fool Trump and make Trump gladly believe it?
Every scene on the political stage is true and false, false and real. Until the end of the curtain, no one can tell who is the director and who is the actor.
Despite the truth, there is only one. But now we have two old Jianghu playing.
Trump won PK Modi win school, had to say, really good play, great performance, and the orgasm is still behind.
But Putin, you also need to be vigilant!