U.S. Sanctions 19 Indian Entities, India Remains Silent

• U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 19 Indian entities for providing “dual-use” technologies to Russia.

• The sanctions were imposed on nearly 400 companies and individuals from 17 countries.

• India’s Ministry of External Affairs declined to comment on the issue, despite several requests for a reaction.

• The U.S. White House readout stated that the two Advisers discussed regional security developments and opportunities for closer collaboration in key domains.

• The Modi government has not responded to U.S. Treasury sanctions against Indian entities for links to Russia and Iran since 2022.

• The U.S. will now freeze all property of the sanctioned companies and ban all transactions by U.S. citizens with them.

• The call between the two National Security Advisers came after India and China announced they had disengaged in the last two pending friction points on the Line of Actual Control.

• The U.S. State Department spokesperson stated the allegations made by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner and the Deputy Foreign Minister were “concerning” and the U.S. government would continue to consult with the Canadian government about them.