Putin: Pakistan Not Entirely Under China's Control, Advises Against Interference in India-China Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the complex relationship between Pakistan and China during a meeting with journalists, including those from India. Responding to a question about Pakistan's dependence on China, Putin stated that Pakistan is not entirely under Chinese control. He described Pakistan as a large nation with diverse international relationships.

Putin acknowledged Pakistan's significant cooperation with China but stressed that many countries are developing ties with Beijing. He highlighted the economic standing of major global players, listing China, the United States, India, and Russia as the top four countries by GDP. He characterized the relationship between India and China as intricate and varied, suggesting that interference would be ill-advised.

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Of course, we are very aware of the intricacies of the issues related to the border between India and Pakistan, you say that Pakistan is a country completely under the control of China, I don't think so.

The Russian leader's remarks underscore a nuanced view of geopolitical alliances, particularly in South Asia, where Russia seeks to maintain balanced relations with key regional powers like India and Pakistan.

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But everyone is developing relations with China... India ranks third, Russia ranks fourth in terms of its GDP... China, the US, India, and Russia, those are the top four countries... This is a complex and diverse relationship between India and China, and interfering in it is not a good idea.