"US Will Try To Contain India As It Rises": Russian Envoy Denis Alipov | NDTV Defence Summit 2026

Speaking to NDTV, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov shared his perspective on India's growing global influence and the geopolitical challenges that could accompany its rise. Referring to statements made by senior American officials, Alipov argued that as India becomes more powerful economically, technologically and strategically, it could increasingly be viewed as a competitor by major powers. He described India's emergence as a future superpower as "inevitable" and suggested that global power dynamics may evolve alongside India's rise.