Russia’s aggressive policy is increasingly alienating international partners, and countries that previously supported or cooperated with Moscow are beginning to distance themselves from the Kremlin.
This was reported by Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
According to intelligence, over the past ten days Russia has received diplomatic demarches from three countries at once—India, Azerbaijan and Botswana.
The Foreign Intelligence Service notes that these countries represent different regions of the world where Moscow has traditionally sought to maintain or strengthen its influence; however, its international standing continues to decline.
In particular, India issued a strong protest after a Russian missile strike on the bulk carrier MV Golden Leo as it was leaving the port of Odesa. Four Indian citizens were killed in the attack. The country’s Ministry of External Affairs said strikes on commercial vessels and the deaths of civilians are unacceptable.
The Foreign Intelligence Service believes this reaction indicates significant changes in relations between Moscow and New Delhi, which for a long time were considered strategic partners.
At the same time, Azerbaijan delivered a note of protest to Russia over an attack on a filling station owned by the Azerbaijani company SOCAR in Mykolayiv Region. Baku demanded a comprehensive investigation and compliance with international obligations to protect civilian facilities.
Azerbaijan’s president said the country is ready to fully replace Russia in the European oil and gas market, which, in the view of Ukrainian intelligence, indicates Russia has lost its status as a reliable energy partner.
An official protest also came from Botswana. The country’s authorities said they were concerned about an increase in cases of deceptive recruitment of their citizens to take part in the war on Russia’s side against Ukraine.
The Foreign Intelligence Service emphasised that these developments demonstrate a further weakening of the Kremlin’s international position and growing diplomatic isolation.