**Ukraine Accuses India of Helping Russia with Drone Parts**
In a surprising move, Ukraine has accused India of supplying components to Russian drones, including the Shahed/Geran models. This revelation comes as tensions between India and Western countries are on the rise due to New Delhi’s close ties with Moscow.
According to Ukrainian officials, Indian-made parts have been found in several types of Russian drones, including those used by the Iranian military. The components were reportedly produced by two Indian companies: Vishay Intertechnology and Aura Semiconductor. These parts were used in the production of Shahed’s voltage regulator unit and satellite navigation system.
The issue was first raised with the Indian government and the European Union (EU) last year, after Ukrainian authorities identified electronic components from the same Indian companies in Iranian-designed Shahed drones. However, this is not the first time Ukraine has accused India of supplying parts to Russian weapons.
In April, Ukraine’s military intelligence reported that an Indian-made clock buffer was found in a Russian weapon for the first time. This has raised concerns about the role of third-party countries like India, Turkey, and China in helping Russia circumvent Western sanctions on dual-use goods.
India’s position as a neutral party in the Russia-Ukraine war is under scrutiny after Ukraine accused it of supplying drone parts to Moscow. While New Delhi has not violated any Indian laws, the move has sparked criticism from Western leaders who are seeking to curb Russian oil revenues by imposing tariffs and other economic measures.
**Growing Scrutiny over India-Russia Ties**
The accusations against India come as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is already under pressure from Washington to impose secondary 100% tariffs on Russia unless the Kremlin agrees to a peace deal in Ukraine. The move has prompted some Indian state-owned refineries to temporarily suspend Russian oil purchases, but unnamed officials later told the New York Times that this decision was not made in response to the White House announcement.
The Kyiv Independent has reached out to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry for comment on the latest allegations against India.
**What Does This Mean?**
The revelation about Indian-made parts in Russian drones highlights the complex web of relationships between countries involved in the Russia-Ukraine war. While India’s neutral position in the conflict may be challenged, it also underscores the difficulty in isolating Russia due to its close ties with other nations.
As tensions escalate, Western leaders will likely continue to scrutinize India’s relationship with Moscow and demand more clarity on its stance towards Russian actions in Ukraine.
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