India stops buying arms from Russia – Bloomberg

India sharply reduced orders for defense equipment from Russia, while at the same time it began to actively purchase weapons from Western countries. Bloomberg wrote this on Tuesday, December 3.

It is indicated that last year India bought 36% of the total arms from Russia, while in 2009 this figure was 76%.

“This is a sharp change in policy from a country that has been buying weapons from the Russians for years,” the publication pointed out.

Journalists point out that, in addition, Indian authorities have postponed plans to jointly create and manufacture helicopters and modern fighters with Russia and have not rented a submarine for training their military.

India began buying more weapons and services from Western countries, as well as producing its own with support from the United States and France.

The publication writes that New Delhi is taking such measures to reduce dependence on Moscow, although the government continues to buy cheap energy from Russia and provides diplomatic support to the Russian dictator. India and the Russian Federation continue to cooperate in the production of rifles and missiles. India is also dependent on Russian nuclear technology.

“Russia remains the only country to offer India its nuclear submarines. India’s cooperation with Western countries will not be complete until both sides find a way to discuss nuclear issues,” concludes Mukherjee, a senior lecturer at King’s College London who specializes in the Indian and foreign military. policy.

In September, diamond supplies from Russia to India fell by 96%, or almost 25 times compared to the same period in 2023.