Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:52am on 02 Sep 2025,Tuesday International
Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan accused President Trump of "throwing away" India relations to prioritize Pakistan business deals with Trump's family. Sullivan claimed Trump's tariffs on India benefit Pakistan's willingness to engage Trump family businesses, potentially undermining US allies' trust in Washington. Meanwhile, Russia considers manufacturing fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jets in India amid escalating US tariffs. Russian agencies assess investment requirements for Indian production, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik facility emerging as potential hub. The development strengthens Russia-India defense cooperation rather than pushing New Delhi away from Moscow. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence in resolving trade friction, calling the SCO summit "largely performative" while acknowledging India's democratic values align closer to America than China or Russia. (PC: Responsible Statecraft)
