Jaishankar is a real patriot, says Russia’s foreign minister on India standing its ground on foreign policy

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised EAM S Jaishankar and called him a “real patriot” after the latter firmly stated that India will follow its own foreign policy.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar “a real patriot of his country” after the latter firmly stated that India will decide its foreign policy in light of mounting pressure to cut down imports from Moscow amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Sergey Lavrov said, “EAM JAishankar is a seasoned diplomat and a real patriot of his country when he said “we will be taking the decision for our country on the basis of what India believes it needs for its development for its security". Not too many countries can say something like this.”

Watch why Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, said that EAM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) is a real patriot.Watch #Exclusive interview with @Geeta_Mohan : https://t.co/ix4jyzt6HB#RussiaUkraineWar #Russia #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/v0RnnLHbbY

Sergey Lavrov said that Russia cannot rely on any of its western colleagues for food security, defense, or some strategic sectors. He added, “We are open to cooperation with all other countries who do not use illegal, illegitimate measures in violation of the UN charter. And India is among those. We cooperate bilaterally.”

ALSO READ: Ukraine war rooted in desire of US, West to rule world: Russian foreign minister | Exclusive