News Desk, AnyTV, New Delhi
Published by: Abhishek Dixit
Updated Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:43 PM IST
Summary
On the impact of US sanctions on Russia on the Indian Air Force, he said things were still unfolding. You see our position is very strong. Our relations with both the countries remain strong.
Amidst the Ukraine crisis, Vice Chief Air Marshal Sandeep Singh made a big statement on Wednesday. He said that due to the US sanctions on Russia, the plans of the Indian Air Force will not be significantly affected. India’s relations with both the countries will remain strong as before. He said that it is a matter of fact that there may be difficulty in getting equipment for a month or two, because 70 percent of our defense equipment comes from Russia.
He said that we know that at present the situation is going through a difficult period. Nevertheless, our relations with Russia will continue. Indeed, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, many countries have imposed strict economic sanctions on Russia. This includes many western countries including America.
On the impact of US sanctions on Russia on the Indian Air Force, he said things were still unfolding. You see our position is very strong. Our relations with both the countries remain strong.
He said that we are evaluating the situation. There will be some difficulties, no doubt, but I think it should not affect us much. We have gone through such situations before. Maybe it will be more serious than that, but I think it will not affect us seriously.
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Amidst the Ukraine crisis, Vice Chief Air Marshal Sandeep Singh made a big statement on Wednesday. He said that due to the US sanctions on Russia, the plans of the Indian Air Force will not be significantly affected. India’s relations with both the countries will remain strong as before. He said that it is a matter of fact that there may be difficulty in getting equipment for a month or two, because 70 percent of our defense equipment comes from Russia.
He said that we know that at present the situation is going through a difficult period. Nevertheless, our relations with Russia will continue. Indeed, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, many countries have imposed strict economic sanctions on Russia. This includes many western countries including America.
On the impact of US sanctions on Russia on the Indian Air Force, he said things were still unfolding. You see our position is very strong. Our relations with both the countries remain strong.
He said that we are evaluating the situation. There will be some difficulties, no doubt, but I think it should not affect us much. We have gone through such situations before. Maybe it will be more serious than that, but I think it will not affect us seriously.