Will US' sanctions impact Russia-India's S-400 missile deal? What experts say
2 years, 9 months ago

Will US' sanctions impact Russia-India's S-400 missile deal? What experts say

India TV News  

Highlights Over 70 percent of India's military hardware is made in Russia. India will continue to have uninterrupted supplies of S-400 missile system, Russia said earlier. Russia's Ambassador to Delhi Denis Alipov has assured that India will continue to have uninterrupted supplies of S-400 missile systems and other military spare parts amid the Western sanctions. Major General Sanjay Meston said, "India's vote at the UNSC is proof that our country has no intentions of interfering with the Western business." Major General SP Sinha, when asked, also said, "India's relations with both countries can also be taken as 'options' for partnerships and dealings.

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U.S. urges India to 'utilise' ties with Russia, tell Putin to end 'illegal war' against Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

U.S. urges India to 'utilise' ties with Russia, tell Putin to end 'illegal war' against Ukraine

The Hindu  

Observing that India has a longstanding relationship with Russia, the U.S. has said that it has encouraged New Delhi to "utilise" that relationship with Moscow and urge President Vladimir Putin to end the "illegal war" against Ukraine. And we have encouraged India to utilise that relationship with Russia, that longstanding relationship and the unique position that they have, to urge …

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?
5 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Modi-Putin meet- What is India’s message from Moscow?

The Hindu  

There were many firsts to PM Modi’s two day visit to Russia, his first since the invasion of Ukraine, and his first destination for a bilateral summit in his 3rd tenure in office, the first time they held the Annual Summit since 2021, and the first time an Indian leader was awarded Russia’s. The India Russia Joint Statement issued spoke …

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India to remain strategic partner despite concerns over its ties with Russia: U.S.

The Hindu  

India will continue to be a strategic partner for the U.S. despite concerns over its ties with Russia, the Biden Administration has said. On the other hand, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference that the US has been quite clear about its "concerns about India's relationship with Russia." India has been stoutly defending …

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response
5 months, 2 weeks ago

After PM Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's ‘we trust that India will…’ response

Hindustan Times  

The Pentagon has said the United States will continue to view India as a strategic partner and trusts that India will support efforts to realise an “enduring and just peace for Ukraine”, as as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to Russia. And the fact of the matter is, President Putin's war of choice has isolated Russia from …

Putin hosts India’s prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin hosts India’s prime minister to deepen ties, but Ukraine looms over their relationship

Associated Press  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, seeking to deepen the relationship between the two nuclear powers at a time when NATO leaders gathered in Washington and Russia launched deadly missile attacks in Ukraine that hit a children’s hospital. “Our relationship is one of a particularly privileged strategic partnership,” Putin told Modi, who made …

The view from India newsletter: When Modi goes to Moscow
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The view from India newsletter: When Modi goes to Moscow

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from July 8 to 9 where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin to have talks on strategic, economic and defence ties between the two countries. To put this in the context, India’s crude imports from Russia was just $2.4 billion in 2021-2022, the fiscal year before the Ukraine war began. In …

Russian Ukraine conflict: CNN claims India is helping Putin get richer. Here's how it is wrong
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Russian Ukraine conflict: CNN claims India is helping Putin get richer. Here's how it is wrong

Op India  

The Russian oil industry is “booming despite war, sanctions” and CNN is livid with disbelief, to put it mildly. They have demanded to “close the “refining loophole”, which allows EU and G7 countries to import oil products — mainly diesel, jet fuel and gasoline — produced from Russian oil at refineries in third countries like India, Turkey or UAE.” India …

Sanctions have positive effect on Russia: Strategist
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanctions have positive effect on Russia: Strategist

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A strong India-Russia relationship is good for global stability in the world order, which is shifting rapidly from bipolar to multilateral and polycentric, said Dr Feodor Voitolovsky, director, Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russia. He was speaking on ‘Russia and India in the Changing World Order - Track II Dialogue’ during the inauguration of REVA Centre …

View From India | How does India look at the Ukraine war?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

View From India | How does India look at the Ukraine war?

The Hindu  

In April 2022, a few weeks after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, this writer wrote a piece in The Hindu’s opinion page arguing why India would stay neutral on the conflict irrespective of the pressure it would face from its Western partners. As a developing country that’s dependent on exports to meet its energy demand and as a strategic partner …

The turning tides of US sanctions: India caught between a rock and a hard place
1 year ago

The turning tides of US sanctions: India caught between a rock and a hard place

Live Mint  

The recent escalation of US sanctions against Russia seems to have significant consequences for the Indian market. In the context of the US' secondary sanctions targeting Russia, India too can resort to such countermeasures to provide an avenue of insulation for its fiscal priorities and market interests. Forms of countermeasures Bilateral negotiations and conditional waivers The US government can authorize …

'India is not Russia': US NSA on 'pass' to New Delhi over 'economic support' to Moscow
1 year, 3 months ago

'India is not Russia': US NSA on 'pass' to New Delhi over 'economic support' to Moscow

India TV News  

India “is not Russia”, and China has its own set of problems, a top United States official said, stressing that all those are taken into context by Washington while dealing with respective countries. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made the remark when asked about the Joe Biden administration giving a “pass” to India and China, especially in terms of …

G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia?
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit: Is India breaking up with Russia?

Al Jazeera  

As Putin stays in Moscow, India-Russia ties are in decline, while New Delhi’s bond with the West gets tighter. If Modi’s government has refused to join Western sanctions against the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine, there is a history behind that decision: Russia opposed sanctions imposed by the US, Japan and a few other countries on India following New …

'S-400 will be delivered on time', says Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov
1 year, 3 months ago

'S-400 will be delivered on time', says Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov

Firstpost  

Alipov also mentioned the India-Russia nuclear ties and added that defence cooperation is very much extended and comprehensive Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov said that the delivery of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system to India is going on track and it will be delivered as per the scheduled time. He said, “As far as the S-400 deliveries are concerned, …

What to know about India's ties with Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

What to know about India's ties with Russia

The Hindu  

June 22, 2023 12:38 pm | Updated 02:06 pm IST - NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington in June was expected to reduce India's dependence on Moscow for arms, economic ties and technology as New Delhi and Washington try to strengthen the Quad partnership, which also includes Japan and Australia, to contain growing aggression from China. Here's …

What to know about India’s ties with Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

What to know about India’s ties with Russia

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington in June was expected to reduce India’s dependence on Moscow for arms, economic ties and technology as New Delhi and Washington try to strengthen the Quad partnership, which also includes Japan and Australia, to contain growing aggression from China. India’s air force presently operates more than 410 Soviet and Russian …

Russia pressurising India to avoid being placed on FATF's blacklist; Will India take any steps to save Moscow?
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia pressurising India to avoid being placed on FATF's blacklist; Will India take any steps to save Moscow?

India TV News  

In a major development, the Financial Action Task Force which leads global action to tackle money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing, is mulling to put Russia on the "black list" amid the ongoing war against its neighbouring country, Ukraine. Although it sounds quite familiar amid the fact the intergovernmental organisation had removed Moscow from the list of member counties in …

Ukraine War Has Furthered Chances for India To Leverage Its Ties With Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine War Has Furthered Chances for India To Leverage Its Ties With Russia

The Quint  

As per Indian figures, bilateral trade during the year 2020 was just about USD 8.1 billion, Indian exports amounted to USD 2.6 billion, while imports from Russia were USD 5.48 billion. Visiting Russian DPM Manturov who is also the trade minister, has been holding talks with his counterparts in India on a Free Trade Agreement, as well as a Bilateral …

A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties
1 year, 8 months ago

A crucial six months for India-U.S. ties

The Hindu  

The next six months are going to be crucial for India-U.S. ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to head to the U.S. in June, and U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to visit India for the G20 summit later this year. The U.S. may want India to change its stance on the Ukraine crisis, while India may seek to …

India moving away from reliance on Russia, but it’ll take time: Blinken
1 year, 10 months ago

India moving away from reliance on Russia, but it’ll take time: Blinken

Live Mint  

While the process of moving away from alignment with Russia would not occur "in one fell swoop", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on February 23 that nations like India and South Africa, yet to join the West in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, were likely on a trajectory in that direction. Since the Ukrainian conflict dominated this week's …

Ukraine war: For India, a diplomatic, strategic and economic tightrope walk
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine war: For India, a diplomatic, strategic and economic tightrope walk

Hindustan Times  

Washington: In the run-up to the Ukraine war, the US took an unusual decision to declassify parts of intelligence and disclose to the world that Russia was preparing to mount a military offensive. The US mission at the United Nations in New York began sending negative reports about India’s stance to bosses in Washington, for Delhi had abstained from resolutions …

India’s cooperation very important to Ukraine: Head of the Office of Ukraine President tells NSA Doval over call
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s cooperation very important to Ukraine: Head of the Office of Ukraine President tells NSA Doval over call

The Hindu  

Ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly resolution that will call for a cessation of hostilities in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Head of the Office of Ukraine’s President Andriy Yermak held a call with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval. Mr. Yermak told Mr. Doval that Ukraine is interested in the broadest possible support for the resolution, …

‘Not looking to sanction India, our relations are most consequential’: U.S.
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Not looking to sanction India, our relations are most consequential’: U.S.

The Hindu  

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried on Wednesday said that the U.S. is comfortable with the approach India has taken in buying oil from Russia and added that her country is not looking to sanction New Delhi as the relations between the two countries are most consequential. While responding to a media query regarding …

India-Russia relations 'under stress' amid war and 'West interference', says top Moscow official
1 year, 10 months ago

India-Russia relations 'under stress' amid war and 'West interference', says top Moscow official

India TV News  

India-Russia relationship: Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the alleged soaring influence of the West, a top Russian official claimed that the relations between Moscow and New Delhi are currently going under "stress". The Russian official alleged the US government working as an " Further, Alipov asserted that the mechanism for Rupee-Rouble trade between India and Russia …

'Working very closely with India': US hails New Delhi's efforts in restoring peace in Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

'Working very closely with India': US hails New Delhi's efforts in restoring peace in Ukraine

India TV News  

US praises India: The United States has once again praised India for its efforts in promoting peace between Russia and Ukraine amid the ongoing war between the two neighbouring nations. Speaking to reporters on Friday, State Department spokesperson Ned Price, said that his country is engaging very closely with its allies and partners, including India, on the conflict in Ukraine …

Russia Ties Will Not Impede India’s Growing US Partnership
2 years ago

Russia Ties Will Not Impede India’s Growing US Partnership

The Diplomat  

India’s external affairs minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited Moscow a week before joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G-20 summit in Bali. India benefits economically from its ties to Moscow and its military purchases from Russia are a legacy of the United States’ Cold War alliance with its South Asian adversary, Pakistan. The United States may not like India’s …

We understand India’s economic constraints on Russian sanctions, oil price cap: German Foreign Minister Baerbock
2 years ago

We understand India’s economic constraints on Russian sanctions, oil price cap: German Foreign Minister Baerbock

The Hindu  

Europe’s “oil price cap”, meant to target Russian oil exports, which goes into effect on Monday will be top of the agenda as Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for bilateral talks. Ms. Baerbock’s visit is meant to set the stage for the bi-annual India-Germany summit meeting, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is …

Sanctions-hit Russia said to ask India for parts for key sectors
2 years ago

Sanctions-hit Russia said to ask India for parts for key sectors

The Hindu  

Moscow has sent India a list of more than 500 products for potential delivery including parts for cars, aircraft and trains, four sources familiar with the matter said, as sanctions squeeze Russia's ability to keep vital industries running. Russia's requests were made weeks ahead of Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's visit to Moscow starting November 7, two of the Indian …

India in a ‘good position’ to help end Russia-Ukraine war
2 years ago

India in a ‘good position’ to help end Russia-Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi’s unique position on the world stage could see PM Narendra Modi become a key peacemaker, say experts. India’s balancing act on the war in Ukraine is becoming more difficult, but New Delhi’s unique position – as a friend of both Russia and the West – could see it emerge as a key mediator, experts have told Al Jazeera. …

Analysis: Have China and India shifted stance on Russia war?
2 years, 1 month ago

Analysis: Have China and India shifted stance on Russia war?

Associated Press  

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — China and India, after months of refusing to condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine, did not stand in the way of the release this week of a statement by the world’s leading economies that strongly criticizes Moscow. The backroom wrangling at the G-20 over how to address Russia’s invasion in its statement was “very, very tough,” summit …

DC Edit | Can India do more to help end Ukraine war?
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Can India do more to help end Ukraine war?

Deccan Chronicle  

India and Russia are on a good wicket. While that is historically true and dates to a time when the West had imposed nuclear equipment and other arms embargoes on India and was also hassling India on the Kashmir issue at the UN, it is ironic that the 2022 war in Ukraine may have brought the two countries even closer …

India-Russia Ties And Jaishankar’s Strong Bid to Achieve National Security Goals
2 years, 1 month ago

India-Russia Ties And Jaishankar’s Strong Bid to Achieve National Security Goals

The Quint  

All this was formed with Russia seen as a ‘major’ trade partner with a volume of USD 8.9 billion in 2011. It has now crossed USD 18 billion which is not necessarily a good thing since the rise is due to the import of desperately needed oil and fertilizers, with its share of oil rising from a mere one per …

India has substantial, time-tested ties with Russia: S Jaishankar after meeting Lavrov in Moscow
2 years, 1 month ago

India has substantial, time-tested ties with Russia: S Jaishankar after meeting Lavrov in Moscow

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India has substantial and time-tested ties with Russia and both nations have been trying to find ways to expand this relationship and make it more durable. " Our objective now is to fashion a balanced, mutually beneficial and long-term engagement in the backdrop of increasing economic cooperation," Jaishankar said during talks …

Russian imports | West did not supply weapons to India for decades: Jaishankar
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian imports | West did not supply weapons to India for decades: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

India has a substantial inventory of Soviet and Russian-origin weapons because the Western countries opted a military dictatorship in the region as its preferred partner and did not supply weapons to New Delhi for decades, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on October 10, in an apparent reference to Pakistan. During a joint press meet with his Australian counterpart Penny …

Is India in a bind over its relations with Russia?
2 years, 2 months ago

Is India in a bind over its relations with Russia?

The Hindu  

On October 1, when India abstained from voting at the United Nations Security Council on a draft resolution against Russia for conducting referendums and annexing four regions of Ukraine, it was a reminder of New Delhi’s precarious tightrope walk on ties with Moscow. In a discussion moderated by Kallol Bhattacharjee, Anuradha Chenoy and Ashok Kantha discuss India’s choices and actions …

Is India in a bind over its relations with Russia? | The Hindu Parley podcast
2 years, 2 months ago

Is India in a bind over its relations with Russia? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

On October 1, when India abstained from voting at the United Nations Security Council on a draft resolution against Russia for conducting referendums and annexing four regions of Ukraine, it was a reminder of New Delhi’s precarious tightrope walk on ties with Moscow. In the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and in the face of Western sanctions against Russia, …

Criticism of India for Russian oil imports reflection of West’s double standards: Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

Criticism of India for Russian oil imports reflection of West’s double standards: Russia

The Hindu  

The criticism of India by the Western countries on its imports of Russian crude oil while exempting themselves from their "own illegitimate sanctions" is a reflection of their unprincipled position and double standards, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said on Sunday. In an exclusive interview to PTI, the envoy said trade between India and Russia has been on an upswing and …

West's criticism of India for Russian oil imports reflection of its double standards: Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

West's criticism of India for Russian oil imports reflection of its double standards: Russia

India TV News  

Highlights Trade between India, Russia has been on an upswing: Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov Historically, Russia has not been a major source of fossil fuel for India Both sides have several payment systems in place The criticism of India by the Western countries on its imports of Russian crude oil while exempting themselves from their "own illegitimate sanctions" is a …

No evidence of Indian companies circumventing Russian sanctions: US official
2 years, 4 months ago

No evidence of Indian companies circumventing Russian sanctions: US official

Firstpost  

The Treasury Department official is on a multi-day visit to India, which will include meetings in the financial capital and New Delhi Mumbai: The US Deputy Secretary of Treasury Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday said there is “no evidence” of Indian companies circumventing the sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I’ve seen no evidence of Indian companies circumventing sanctions that …

Long-term proposition for India to reorient foreign policy away from Russia, says U.S.
2 years, 4 months ago

Long-term proposition for India to reorient foreign policy away from Russia, says U.S.

The Hindu  

It is going to be a long-term proposition for India — which has a decades-old relationship with Moscow — to reorient its foreign policy away from Russia, the U.S. has said, insisting that re-aligning one’s approach is not like flipping a light switch. When asked about India increasing its imports of Russian oil and fertilisers and potentially buying the Russian …

‘This is not flipping a light switch,’ US responds to India’s position on Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

‘This is not flipping a light switch,’ US responds to India’s position on Russia

Live Mint  

It is going to be a long-term proposition for India -- which has a decades-old relationship with Moscow -- to reorient its foreign policy away from Russia, the US has said, insisting that re-aligning one's approach is not like flipping a light switch. When asked about India increasing its imports of Russian oil and fertilisers and potentially buying the Russian …

India should move away from Russia in long term, says US
2 years, 4 months ago

India should move away from Russia in long term, says US

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: It is going to be a long-term proposition for India -- which has a decades-old relationship with Moscow -- to reorient its foreign policy away from Russia, the United States has said. Relationships that, as is the case with India, extend back decades, it is going to be a long-term proposition to re-orient foreign policy away from Russia, he …

US law waiver on S-400 missile system: What lies ahead for India
2 years, 5 months ago

US law waiver on S-400 missile system: What lies ahead for India

India Today  

In a big relief for India, the US has decided not to impose sanctions under its stringent law Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act for purchasing S-400 missile systems from Russia. Why India needs S-400 and status of delivery India had signed the $5 billion deal with Russia for purchase of five units of the S-400 ignoring a warning on …

Explained | Strains on India-Russia defence cooperation
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Strains on India-Russia defence cooperation

The Hindu  

The story so far: As the war in Ukraine stretches over four months with no end in sight, it has given rise to apprehensions on Russia’s ability to adhere to timely deliveries of spares and hardware. Responding to questions on this issue in early May, Army Chief Manoj Pande acknowledged the Army’s dependency on certain weapon systems specially in the …

Data | India’s imports from Russia soar amid sanctions
2 years, 5 months ago

Data | India’s imports from Russia soar amid sanctions

The Hindu  

Amid international sanctions imposed against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in February, India’s imports from Russia have soared. India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged by 286% while coal imports surged by over 345% in the January-April 2022 period. About 7.5% of India’s fuel needs in April 2022 was sourced from Russia compared to 2% or less in many …

Differences over Ukraine crisis will have no impact on India-Europe ties: German envoy
2 years, 6 months ago

Differences over Ukraine crisis will have no impact on India-Europe ties: German envoy

India TV News  

Highlights German Ambassador stated that the Ukraine crisis will not impact the ties between the two nations He also stated that Russia needs to be stopped as quickly as possible The world had expected India to be clearer on the condemnation of the Russian aggression The differences between Europe and India over the Russian attack on Ukraine will not impact …

US remains in close touch with India on standing up against Russian aggression, says White House
2 years, 7 months ago

US remains in close touch with India on standing up against Russian aggression, says White House

Firstpost  

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that the US continue to encourage countries to speak about Russian aggression that means implementing and abiding by sanctions that have been put in place Washington: The United States continues to be in close touch with India about its efforts to rally the world to stand up against Russian aggression, the White House …

Hope India reconsiders, takes more critical stance against Russia: Polish Foreign Minister
2 years, 8 months ago

Hope India reconsiders, takes more critical stance against Russia: Polish Foreign Minister

The Hindu  

Poland has been one of the most vocal members of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation in demanding tougher sanctions and increased defence spending for operations to counter Russia’s war in Ukraine. Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, who will speak at MEA’s Raisina Dialogue this week, says he hopes India will take a more critical stance against …

US, Not Russia, is and Will Be India's Reliable Partner Post Ukrainian War: State Dept Counsellor
2 years, 8 months ago

US, Not Russia, is and Will Be India's Reliable Partner Post Ukrainian War: State Dept Counsellor

News 18  

It is the United States, and not Russia, which is and will be India’s “reliable” partner post the war in Ukraine, the Biden Administration pitched on Thursday, asserting that it is ready to go the extra mile to meet New Delhi’s defence and national security needs. If you think back…the United States made the decision to start sharing some of …

Russia opens weapons’ bazaar for India’s needs
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia opens weapons’ bazaar for India’s needs

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Russia can give India any defence platform and weaponry it wants, the country’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Speaking to an Indian TV channel, he also termed the transfer of defence technology to India as “unprecedented” among the foreign nations that India has ties with. He also hailed India’s external affairs minister S. Jaishankar as a …

2+2 Talks: India-US Ties Have Come A Long Way, Can Navigate Occasional Speed Bumps
2 years, 8 months ago

2+2 Talks: India-US Ties Have Come A Long Way, Can Navigate Occasional Speed Bumps

News 18  

What should two partners – one, a major power with a sense of entitlement, and the other, an emerging power with a sense of destiny and determination to safeguard its diplomatic elbow space – do, to smoothen things? Defence Secretary Llyod Austin was at his condescending best while addressing a US Congressional Committee –​ “We continue to work with India …

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