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India: US discourages India from 'relying on Russia' for defence needs
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NEW DELHI, 24 April 2022, (TON): Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has said “the United States didn't want India to rely on Russia for its defence needs.”
He added "we have been nothing but honest about that and discouraging that.”
The senior official made the statement in response to a question from a journalist regarding India's ties with Russia amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
In a press briefing, Kirby said “US had been very clear with India and other countries that we don't want to see them rely on Russia for defence needs.”
He added "at the same time, we also value the defence partnership that we have with India. And as was evidenced a week ago, we're looking at ways to improve that going forward. That's going to continue because it matters and it's important.”
Kirby also said “India was a provider of security in the region and "we value that".
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