Recently, tensions on the battlefield in Ukraine have gradually cooled against the backdrop of reduced US assistance to them. With Biden** failing to get approval for a special appropriation in Congress, Ukraine appears to be facing a dilemma in this conflict. Therefore, the United States decided not to invest too much energy in the Ukrainian-Russian battlefield, but to open up a second battlefield to start a new round of competition with Russia. United States**Recently, it was announced that the expansion of the pairArcticand outside the Bering Sea regionContinental shelfThe claim to sovereignty has provoked strong opposition from Russia. The Russian side noted, according toInternationalLaw,Arcticand the surrounding waters are not owned by any country. The move has further escalated tensions between the United States and Russia.
However, just as the United States was preparing to open a second battlefield and challenge Russia, India unexpectedly sat in a Russian home. According to reports, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Russia and held talks with his Russian counterpart and industry minister. The Indian side said that the visit will discuss economic cooperation and other related issues, and stressed the stability of the Indian-Russian partnership. For Biden, this is undoubtedly uncomfortable news. After all, the United States has just sent a "war letter" to Russia, but the next second India held talks with Russia. The contrast between the United States and its pursuit of economic cooperation on one side is bound to make Biden uncomfortable. Especially for the United States, India has an important strategic position in the anti-Russian or anti-Chinese strategy.
India plays an important role in the anti-Russian or anti-Chinese strategy of the United States. Even before, India bought cheap Russian oil and resold it to Europe, still at large under US sanctions. This shows that for the United States, India is a country that "cannot be beaten or scolded." In this case, the United States has to swallow the bitter fruit, and Biden is undoubtedly deeply upset.
As allies of the United States, China and India have very different attitudes towards Russia. To some extent, India's sanctions with Western countries and economic cooperation with Russia point in two very different directions. This dual attitude towards the United States has left Biden confused and helpless. Perhaps, this incident will have a certain impact on US-Indian relations, and then affect the overall US strategy towards Russia.
The cooling of the battlefield in Ukraine seems to have given the United States a chance to divert its attention, and they are beginning to shift their gaze and focus onArcticRegion. United States**Recently announced the expansion of the toArcticand outside the Bering Sea areaContinental shelfclaims to sovereignty, this move causedInternationalSocial concerns and controversies.
According to the United States, the new statement shows that the United States adheres to the basisInternationallaw protects the country inArcticterritorial sovereignty and resource management rights of the region. They claimedArcticregionalContinental shelfYesU.S. Territoryunder water, and therefore have the right to claim sovereignty and management of the area. To that end, the United States has released a new map that shows what they claim sovereigntyArcticContinental shelfRange.
However, according toInternationalThe law provides,Arcticand its surrounding waters are not owned by any country. BecauseArcticIt is an open ocean, which is not only important for environmental protection, but also rich in mineral resources and energy potential. Countries such as Canada, Denmark, Norway and Russia have all raised pairsArcticClaims to sovereignty over the seabed area are in the hope of obtaining exclusive rights to natural resources in this area.
The United States unilaterally declared its rightArcticThe demand for sovereignty is undoubtedly an attempt to open up a second battlefield in this rich region and start a new round of contest with Russia. ArcticThe sea is rich in mineral resources, especially oil and natural gas, which are of great importance to the United States in the energy and economic fields. Bloomberg even directly noted that the United States is inArcticThe region's move is intended to acquire the minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries. As a result, the United States announced the expansion of the inArcticThe claim of regional sovereignty is an indispensable strategic action.
However, the actions of the United States were strongly opposed by Russia. Putin would have long since beenArcticThe development of the region is a priority for Russia, and the United States' demand for expanded sovereignty will undoubtedly increase tensions in the region. Russia has expressed its firm opposition to the move, warning that such an approach would only lead to more tensions. The positions of the two sides are clearly opposedArcticThe battle for the region will escalate further.
Although India is an important ally of the United States, for the United States, India has always occupied an important place in its anti-Russian or anti-Chinese strategy. However, recent events have shown that there seems to be a certain divergence between the views of India and the United States.
Recently, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia and held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Minister of Industry**. India*** issued a statement saying that the visit will discuss economic cooperation between the two sides and emphasize the lasting stability of the India-Russia partnership. This is undoubtedly unpleasant news for Biden. The United States has just issued a "war letter" to Russia, but India is holding economic cooperation talks with Russia, which is undoubtedly an uncomfortable situation for Biden. Whether it is to suppress Russia or confront China, India has an important place in the strategy of the United States. Therefore, India's economic cooperation with Russia, which runs counter to the position of the United States, will inevitably have a certain impact on US-India relations, which is undoubtedly a headache for Biden.
In general, the United States opened a second theater of war, rightArcticRegional expansion claims were met with strong opposition from Russia. India, on the other hand, has developed economic cooperation with Russia, which has formed a divergence with the position of the United States. These events make Biden uncomfortable and confused, and also have the potential to have a significant impact on the geopolitical situation in the United States.