印度否认北约的说法,即莫迪在美国关税中与普京联系过乌克兰。
India denies NATO's claim that Modi contacted Putin over Ukraine amid U.S. tariffs.
北约秘书长鲁特(Mark Rutte)宣称总理莫迪(Narendra Modi)与弗拉基米尔·普京(Vladimir Putin)接触, 讨论俄罗斯在美国对印度商品征收关税时的乌克兰战略,
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Vladimir Putin to discuss Russia’s Ukraine strategy amid U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, but India strongly denied the assertion, calling it "factually incorrect" and "entirely baseless."
印度政府表示,没有发生此类对话,并强调其独立的外交政策,其驱动力是国家利益,包括能源安全。
The Indian government stated no such conversation occurred and emphasized its independent foreign policy, driven by national interests, including energy security.
争议源于美国对印度进口品的关税, 包括对俄罗斯石油征收50%的关税, 华盛顿要求盟国切断与莫斯科的关系。
The dispute arises from U.S. tariffs on Indian imports, including a 50% charge on Russian oil, which Washington says pressures allies to cut ties with Moscow.
印度拒绝将这一主张视为投机,并敦促北约在公开声明中承担更大的责任。
India rejected the claim as speculative and urged NATO to exercise greater responsibility in public statements.