Why is West rattled by India-Russia 'Dosti'? Ex-Diplomat Talmiz Ahmad advocates for 'strategic autonomy'

New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): Days after Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit, former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE, Talmiz Ahmad, on Sunday said the West must understand that India retains the right to shape and structure its ties with other countries.

He also advocated for the use of 'strategic autonomy' for India amid social media criticism by Americans for hosting Puti