A Reuters report claims that Indian-made artillery shells were diverted to Ukraine by some European countries.

Reuters report reveals India's growing arms exports, including covert supply to Ukraine through European intermediaries, raising concerns from Russia.

NEW DELHI, (REUTERS) – Artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite protests from Moscow, according to 11 Indian and European government and defense industry officials, as well as a Reuters analysis of commercially available customs data.

The transfer of ammunition has been ongoing for over a year, with no action taken by India.India’s foreign ministry criticized the report as “speculative” and “misleading.”Moscow has not yet responded to the report or Delhi’s statement.

Emphasising that the Ukraine conflict cannot be settled through military means, External Affairs Minister stated that Russia and Ukraine need to engage in negotiations. He added that India is ready to offer advice if needed.

India’s arms export regulations prohibit unauthorised transfers, but violations appear to have occurred as European nations like Italy and the Czech Republic purchased shells from India and supplied them to Ukraine.

Artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite

According to Reuters, the Italian defence systems manufacturer is purchasing empty missiles in India, filling them with explosives, and sending them to Ukraine. Vladimir Putin is highly dissatisfied with this,