However, their polar differences such as their divergent stand on the freedom of media, human rights, democracy; revolution (‘Tsunami’ in Khan’s language), international relations, pragmatism and much more outshine their similarities. Pakistan’s Imran Khan needs to understand the Russian leader Vladimir Putin as well as the country that the latter has been ruling since 1999, in order to launch meaningful ties with the powerful bear to the north. Ever since Vladimir Putin assumed the reins of power, there has been only one thing on his mind, advancing and stabilizing his country’s economy. Russia is wary of deepening Indo-US economic and defense ties which is why it sometimes plays the Pakistan card. Once this has been accomplished, it will pave the way for stronger military ties as well.

Source: Pakistan Today June 17, 2019 16:19 UTC