‘Lack of trust with West’: Russia pursuing stronger ties with India

Russia’s Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, declared arms control obsolete due to Western “double standards” and a lack of trust. He criticized U.S. global actions and treaty withdrawals, signaling Russia’s intent to strengthen ties with China, India, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela. Gerasimov cited U.S. missile deployments and NATO activity as escalating tensions, and highlighted U.S.

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