The Pentagon has stated the US doesn’t need India and different nations to depend on Russia for defence wants.
“We’ve been very clear with India as well as other nations that we don’t want to see them rely on Russia for defence needs,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby informed reporters at a information convention. (Photo: Reuters)
The United States discourages India to depend on Russia for its defence wants, the Pentagon stated Friday.
“We’ve been very clear with India as well as other nations that we don’t want to see them rely on Russia for defence needs. We’ve been nothing but honest about that and discouraging that,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby informed reporters at a information convention.
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“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,” he said.
“India is a supplier of safety within the area and we worth that,” Kirby stated.