Trump Deserves Nobel for India-Russia Unity, Says Ex-Pentagon Adviser

• Former Pentagon adviser Michael Rubin credits ex-President Trump, not Putin, for strengthening India-Russia ties, citing Washington's strategic missteps.
• Rubin suggests Trump's treatment of PM Modi and India, possibly influenced by external factors, fostered resentment leading to closer India-Russia relations.
• During a recent visit, Russian President Putin vowed "uninterrupted fuel shipments" to India, reinforcing energy cooperation despite US pressure on discounted oil.
• Rubin criticized US "hypocrisy" for pressuring India on Russian oil while maintaining its own economic ties with Moscow.
• He argued India acts in its national interest, especially regarding energy, and the US should offer competitive alternatives rather than "lecturing" New Delhi.

Why It Matters: US policy missteps are reshaping global alliances and energy security.