Trump Says India and Russia ‘Lost to China’ as He Revives War-Era Branding

Trump says India and Russia ‘lost to China’ as he revives war-era branding

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that India and Russia had aligned too closely with China, following their participation in this week’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit hosted by Beijing. “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!” he wrote on his social media platform. At the same time, Trump announced a symbolic rebranding of the Pentago…

Dear Mr Trump, the US never had India

New Delhi: “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together.” This is what Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to China for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and met Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia President Vladimir Putin. The optics of the images that were shared on social media and the bonhomie …

Trump Injects A Softer Tone On India, Modi Responds - IndiaWest Journal News

WASHINGTON, D.C.– On September 6, President Donald Trump appeared to soften his previous remarks about “losing” India to China, affirming a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while simultaneously expressing his disappointment over India’s purchase of Russian oil. At a White House press conference on September 5, Trump was asked about his previous comment on “losing India to China.” He responded, “I don’t think we have,” addin…

Trump Backtracks on Claim US 'Lost India to China,' Says Ties with PM Modi Remain 'Very Special'

US President Donald Trump has walked back a controversial statement suggesting that the United States had “lost India to China,” a remark that drew sharp attention in Washington, New Delhi, and beyond. Speaking to reporters after his Truth Social post sparked headlines, Trump softened his tone and emphasized that ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remain “very special,” even as he criticized India’s deepening energy trade with Russia. What t…

Trump Warns India and Russia Are Falling Under China's Deepest, Darkest Influence

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by asserting that India and Russia have become “lost” to what he described as the “deepest, darkest China.” In remarks reported by Reuters, Trump criticized the shifting geopolitical alliances in Asia, suggesting that Beijing’s influence over these nations continues to grow unchecked. This statement adds a provocative voice to ongoing discussions about global power dynamics amid rising t…