Elizabeth Horst, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, said the United States has helped India greatly reduce its dependence on Russia’s defense sector. He articulated this in a speech he delivered at a hearing before the Congressional House Foreign Relations Committee. TASS.
“I think we will help India distance itself from the Russian defense sector. We are moving faster than expected. But it will probably never be possible to do everything as fast as we want,” Horst said.
He also added that during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, the country’s defense cooperation with the United States was discussed.
April 2023 reportedIndia has stopped Moscow from paying dollars for Russian weapons it sold to Delhi, amid fears of secondary sanctions. It was noted that the parties are looking for a payment mechanism that will be suitable for both parties and will not fall under US sanctions. A source said India’s transfer of more than $2 billion has been delayed for nearly a year. The Russian Federation has also stopped issuing about $10 billion in spare parts loans and the upcoming supply of S-400 systems.
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