Firms sanctioned by US have not violated any Indian laws, says MEA
The United States on October 30 sanctioned 19 companies and two citizens of India for allegedly helping Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Three days after the United States sanctioned 19 Indian companies and two Indian citizens for allegedly helping Russia’s war on Ukraine, New Delhi said on Saturday that the firms had not violated any local laws.
However, the Centre is in touch with authorities in the United States “to clarify issues”, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
The 19 companies and two individuals were among nearly 400 entities and individuals who were sanctioned by the United States on October 30 as part of efforts to curtail Russia’s “ability to exploit the international financial system and generate revenue in furtherance of its war against Ukraine”, the US State Department said.
Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, triggering the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Since then, Washington DC has on several occasions urged countries not to supply Russia with Common High Priority Items, or advanced equipment, including microelectronics that the US and the European Union believe may be used for the war.
Among the Indian companies that were sanctioned by the United States on October 30 were those that reportedly supplied aircraft components and drones to Russia.
On Saturday, the foreign ministry spokesperson said at a press conference: “Our understanding is that the sanctioned companies are not in violation of Indian...
