India and the United Kingdom should "deepen" relation as the world is facing threats from autocracies, said Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday pointing at Russian military campaign in Ukraine.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Mr. Johnson said U.K. prefers to raise concerns about India's human rights record "in private and in a friendly manner" and expressed optimism of concluding discussion on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement by Diwali. Prime Minister Johnson also agreed that there is a “realistic possibility” of Russia winning the war in Ukraine.
"The way in which the situation is not just in Ukraine but around the world is obliging the UK and India to do more. Their relation with Russia is well known. (But) India came out with very strong language on Bucha (massacre)," said Mr. Johnson in response to a question during a press conference. The visiting leader drew attention to the excesses allegedly committed by the Russian forces in Ukraine and termed them "barbaric".
