The announcement was made by US Treasury and State Departments in what they described as “third-country enablers”. However, there is no independent verification if these Indian firms were part of efforts to boost Russian military apparatus.
“…The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned 275 individuals and entities involved in supplying Russia with advanced technology and equipment that it desperately needs to support its war machine. Today’s action targets both individual actors and sprawling sanctions evasion networks across 17 jurisdictions, including India, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Switzerland, Thailand, and Türkiye,” according to the announcement.
A day after the announcement US NSA Jake Sullivan spoke with NSA Ajit Doval on several aspects of the strategic partnership. The two NSAs “discussed regional security developments, underscoring the need for further efforts to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region and globally”.
This development comes as India and China completed disengagement along the remaining friction points along the LAC. The phone call also comes after the United States earlier called Canada’s allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah “concerning”.
“The allegations made by the government of Canada are concerning, and we will continue to consult with the Canadian government about those allegations,” State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.It was first phone call between the two NSAs after the latest indictment at a US court named ex-Indian official Vikash Yadav as an alleged key conspirator for the failed assassination plot against Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.The White House readout said, “US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The two leaders discussed regional security developments, underscoring the need for further efforts to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.”
It added, “They welcomed progress in the bilateral partnership, including through the upcoming Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) Intersessional and Indian Ocean Dialogue. They also discussed further opportunities for closer collaboration in key domains, including clean energy supply chains and defense cooperation.”
The US Treasury Department made allegations against following Indian cos for aiding Russian war efforts:
India-based Abhar Technologies and Services Private Limited (Abhar) has shipped high-priority dual-use technology, including electronic integrated circuits, to Russian end-users.
India-based Denvas Services Private Limited(Denvas) is managed and directed by several Russian nationals involved in defense procurement schemes and has been used by Russia to procure U.S.-origin microelectronics for use in its advanced conventional weapons as recently as 2023.
India-based Emsystech has sent over 800 shipments, including of electronic integrated circuits and tantalum capacitors, to Russia-based end-users such as U.S.-designated Basis Trade Prosoft LLC, a supplier of industrial computers, components for automated process control systems, and radio-electronic components.
India-based Galaxy Bearings LTD (Galaxy) and Orbit Fintrade LLP (Orbit) have exported dozens of high-priority dual-use equipment to Russia, including roller bearings and roller assemblies.
Since May 2022, India-based Innovio Ventures has sent over 200 shipments, including of electronic integrated circuits and multilayer ceramic capacitors, to Russia-based end-users.
India-based KDG Engineering Private Limited (KDG) has sent over 1,500 shipments to Russia of high-priority dual-use technology, including machines for the reception, conversion, and transmission of data, electrical apparatus for switching, and coaxial connectors.
Since 2023, India-based Khushbu Honing Private Limited (Khushbu)has sent at least five shipments of advanced machine tools and accessories to U.S.-designated, Russia-based Limited Liability Company Unimatik,
Established in March 2022, India-based Pointer Electronics has sent over 100 shipments to Russia-based end-users since 2023, with shipments including high-priority dual-use technology such as electronic integrated circuits and multilayer ceramic capacitors.
Since 2023, India-based RRG Engineering Technologies Private Limited (RRG) has sent over 100 shipments of microelectronics to U.S.-designated, Russia-based Arteks Limited Company.
India-based Sharpline Automation Private Limited (Sharpline) has sent shipments to Russia of high-priority dual-use machinery and related goods, including lathes, parts and accessories for machine tools, metalworking machining centers, and drilling machines.
India-based Shaurya Aeronautics Private Limited (Shaurya) has sent shipments to Russia of high-priority dual-use technology, including radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus, and electrical apparatus for switching.
