Us India russia weapons: Donald Trump has taken a tough stand against India since becoming the US President again. After coming back to the US power, Trump is sending back illegal non -resident Indians on the one hand, on the other hand he has also announced a heavy tariff on India. At the same time, now the atmosphere between the United States and India over the purchase of Russian weapons has once again been heated.
US Commerce Minister Howard Lutnik asked India to stop taking weapons from Russia. Howard said, “It is very important to stop Russian weapons to strengthen relations between India and America.” Earlier, during PM Modi’s US visit, President Donald Trump offered him to buy F-35 fighter jets. Where American leaders are constantly pressurizing India over Russian weapons. At the same time, now an American report has revealed India’s dependence on Russian weapons. This report said that India’s military power is dependent on Russian weapons. She cannot fight without her.
US Commerce Minister made a statement
The United States Commerce Minister Howard Lutnik said in a TV program, “India historically purchased Russian weapons and we understand that it has to be shut down.” He emphasized that America is ready to give American defense system to India as an alternative to Russian weapons. Since 2008, India has bought $ 20 billion weapons from America.
India is the biggest buyer of Russia’s weapons
A government research report in the US Congress in 2021 revealed that the Indian Army could not fight in an effective manner without Russian weapons. The CRS said in its report that many analysts of India and the world believe that India’s dependence will remain on Russian weapons for many years to come. It further stated, “Russia is ready to give India to weapons and techniques that it does not give to any other country in the world. Apart from this, Russia also provides military weapons to India at very affordable rates. ”
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