India's Modi opens Hindu temple in Muslim UAE as election nears
First traditional, stone-carved Hindu temple on the Arabian Peninsula; UAE gifted 27-acre site for $95m temple
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First traditional, stone-carved Hindu temple on the Arabian Peninsula; UAE gifted 27-acre site for $95m temple
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India, the world's largest arms importer, is reportedly seeking to reduce its dependence on Russia for weapons and munitions due to disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. With Russia supplying 65% of India's weapons purchases over the last two decades, diversifying its weapons base has become a priority. India is turning towards the West, particularly the United States, to strengthen ties and contain China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The move reflects India's cautious balancing act to avoid pushing Russia closer to China while advancing its own strategic interests.
India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia’s ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine.
As the world's largest importer of weapons, India is gradually distancing itself from its principal supplier Russia, due to it’s diminished capacity to deliver ammunition and spare parts amid the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Jan. 29.