“Russia Helping Pakistan? Moscow has rejected claims that it is providing RD-93MA engines to Pakistan for the JF-17 Thunder Block III jets, describing the reports as ‘unfounded’ and ‘illogical’.”
“Russia has denied reports and stated there is no official confirmation regarding the supply of RD-93MA engines to Pakistan for the JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets, according to a WION report on Saturday. (Russia Helping Pakistan)Citing a Russian source, the report noted that Moscow has dismissed claims of moving forward with the engine supply.”
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“There is no confirmation of such developments. It seems illogical to serious and professional observers who follow major deals between Russia and India,” the source was quoted as saying.
“It is not a level of cooperation we have with Pakistan that could make India uneasy,” it added.
“Some are attempting to undermine exceptionally promising and forward-looking collaboration, particularly ahead of high-level talks,” the statement continued.
Earlier on Saturday, the Congress criticized the BJP over media reports suggesting that Russia was set to provide military support to Pakistan by supplying engines for Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets.
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“Congress has demanded an explanation following reports of Russia supplying jet engines for Pakistan’s JF-17 fighters, labeling it a failure of Modi’s personalised diplomacy and a potential threat to India’s national security.”
On Saturday, the Congress party demanded that the government clarify why Russia—long regarded as one of India’s most reliable strategic partners—is providing military support to Pakistan by supplying engines for Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets. The party condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personalised diplomacy, calling it a failure.
Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of prioritising image-building and global spectacle over India’s national interests.
In a post on X, he wrote that the government “must explain why Russia has ignored New Delhi’s appeals and gone ahead with supplying advanced RD-93MA engines to Pakistan’s fleet of Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets.”
He added, “The latest Block III variant of this aircraft will include the upgraded engine and the same PL-15 missiles reportedly used against India during Operation Sindoor. The IAF chief has also noted that the JF-17 could be among the Pakistani fighters deployed against us.”
Ramesh highlighted that, according to multiple reports, this deal is moving forward despite direct interventions by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in June.
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The government owes the nation an explanation for why a long-standing and trusted partner like Russia is now providing military support to Pakistan, even as India continues procuring S-400 missile systems and negotiating for Su-57 stealth fighters from Moscow,” he said, referencing a news report.
“This incident highlights yet another failure of Prime Minister Modi’s personalised diplomacy, which focuses more on image-building and global spectacle than on protecting national interests,” the Congress leader added.
He further criticised the government, stating, “Years of high-profile summits, staged photo-ops, and grandstanding on the international stage have not produced meaningful results.”
Ramesh also accused the government of failing to diplomatically isolate Pakistan.
“Meanwhile, Pakistan’s leadership—including Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose communally charged statements preceded the Pahalgam terror attack—is being courted by President Donald Trump, supplied weapons by President Vladimir Putin, and enjoys full support from China during Operation Sindoor,” the Congress chief whip in the Rajya Sabha wrote in his post
No Such Cooperation With Pakistan’: Russia Denies Plans To Supply Fighter Jet Engines, Says Report (Russia Helping Pakistan)
“The government must explain why a long-standing and trusted partner like Russia is now extending military support to Pakistan, even as India continues acquiring S-400 missile systems and negotiating for Su-57 stealth fighters from Moscow,” he said, citing a report.
“This situation highlights yet another shortcoming of Prime Minister Modi’s personalised diplomacy, which places image-building and global spectacle above the nation’s interests,” the Congress leader added.
“Years of high-profile summits, staged photo opportunities, and global grandstanding have failed to deliver meaningful results,” he asserted.
Ramesh further claimed that India continues to struggle in diplomatically isolating Pakistan.