According to the report, the Ukrainian government has approached India’s Foreign Ministry on at least two occasions since 2024 through diplomatic channels, expressing concern over the use of Indian-origin technology in Russian weaponry. The issue was also presented to EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan before his visit to New Delhi. The Indian government has stated that its dual-use exports comply with international non-proliferation obligations and are subject to domestic regulatory checks.

Despite these reassurances, Yermak stressed the urgent need to block all foreign-sourced components aiding Russia’s drone production, saying, “We are finding Indian components in Russian attack drones... These are drones used on the front and against civilians.”

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The revelation adds to Ukraine’s broader campaign to pressure governments into closing loopholes in export control regimes. Ukrainian officials argue that Russia is increasingly relying on imported components to sustain its drone and missile programs, which have targeted civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.

India has not publicly commented on Yermak’s latest remarks, but Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that New Delhi conducts thorough due diligence to prevent misuse of exported materials. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities continue to document recovered components and share findings with international partners.