Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“India has dismissed a news report claiming the government failed to prevent European buyers from transferring Indian-made artillery shells to Ukraine. In a story published on Thursday, Reuters alleged that artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers hade been diverted by European customers to Ukraine. The report alleged that the transfer of ammunition has been ongoing for more than a year, with Delhi taking no action to stop it despite repeated protests from Moscow. India’s foreign ministry has called the report ‘speculative’ and ‘misleading.’ The report ‘implies violations by India, where none exist, and hence, is inaccurate and mischievous,’ Randhir Jaiswal, the ministry’s spokesperson wrote on X (formerly Twitter). … Indian arms export regulations restrict the use of weapons to the designated buyer, and any unauthorised transfers could jeopardise future sales. In May, India had announced further tightening of export rules, mandating that buyers ensure the arms are not sent to third countries.” (09/20/24)