Why India Needs Ukraine: PM Modi's Strategic Visit & Defence Cooperation | The News9 Plus Show

PM Modi's historic visit to Ukraine marks a turning point in India-Ukraine relations, highlighting the strategic importance of this partnership. Despite a mixed history, Ukraine has been a key ally for India, especially in the defence sector. Critical equipment like Gas Turbine engines for Indian Navy warships and An-32 aircraft for the Indian Air Force have long been sourced from Ukraine. Joint manufacturing ventures, particularly for Zorya-Mashproekt gas turbines, could further solidify this collaboration, benefiting both nations.
Beyond defence, Ukraine has been a vital supplier of nuclear fuel, agricultural products, and a popular destination for Indian students, strengthening ties on multiple fronts. What does PM Modi's visit signify for future cooperation, especially in defence? Join Editor News9 Plus Sandeep Unnithan and colleague Deepak Bhadana as they explore the visit's implications with Air Commodore Ashutosh Lal, former defence attaché to Ukraine.
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[@sriramvenkatraman]

As Bharatiyar, i am proud of having vishwa Guru rule living.

[@varun2250]

I agree with everything except the Vishwa guru part

[@excite236]

@@varun2250 yes, this is not an era of God's, Gurus and Kings.

[@varun2250]

@@excite236 Guru means teacher, mentor. VishwaGuru means different meaning. It's like the most powerful and enlightened in the world. Even USA is only powerful but not enlightened.

[@palaniswamys7386]

@@varun2250very very true and right sir. Salutes. Wish this boasting stopped forthwith!

[@UMS9695]

India is very weak when it comes to engines, whether for ships or fighter jets. Atmanirbharta has unfortunately been not of much help here. Also, let's keep in mind that Ukraine voted against India on Kashmir in the UN!

[@Red.bulldozer3]

So what is your solution 😂

[@UMS9695]

@@Red.bulldozer3 Make you the defence minister 🤣🤣

[@Red.bulldozer3]

@@UMS9695 what is your defence minister Rajnath doing? Hardly any news of him talking about defence.

[@s-qc9ns]

We need R&D but it's not possible with freebie politics.

[@au-contraire]

When was it? When Ukraine was controlled by the Russian puppet? ie. before 2014?

[@gudduukraine270]

Modi is Not visiting Ukraine 🇺🇦 for peace ✌️ He has gone to visit Bharat Forge owned company Zarya Mashproekt Also behind the success of Chandrayaan Ukraine 🇺🇦 technology is standing firmly.

[@jayantobose4939]

Excellent. May PM Modi's visit to Ukraine be successful.

[@DilipRoy-iw9ei]

জয় শ্রী রাম 🏹🚩🔥🙏

[@kayveek7278]

did we encourage anything in India since Transfer of power? Till 1968 our intelligence documents were sent to UK for vetting?

[@sriramvenkatraman]

Only as Vishwa Guru can understand all issues to control & bring under one umbrella in reality

[@chandraaiyar3228]

Dead sea is not in Ukraine. Black Sea Shipyard is in Mykolaiv on Black Sea Coast.

[@n.lakshminarasimhareddy8993]

Shame on india to depend on other country to get ship engines also

[@rd3499]

Beta isma shame bali kya baat hai

[@Anu-iu1hg]

Tu Bana de fir? Tujhse khridegi Govt of India...😊

[@vinodhvp1]

If you have the technology, pls share it with Indian government

[@konadasoujaniya1880]

Bro, please revisit what you said. All countries need each other.

[@sheshankutty8552]

Shame on Who? Are you not India? Why not produce and blame others in India. You are also in India right? Your statement is ignorant speak.

[@Abhay-bz5qp]

What if Ukraine doesn’t survive this war with Russia. How long India is going to depend on others? Can’t we make basic design engines

[@au-contraire]

I am sure there are very talented Indian people living and working abroad. Not in Russia of course but in one of the democratic countries

[@Abhay-bz5qp]

@@au-contraire Ukraine is not one of them

[@au-contraire]

@@Abhay-bz5qp Wrong on both counts. Since 2014 Ukraine is finally a democratic country and Indian people have been living, working, and studying there. When Russia invaded, these people were treated as war refugees alongside the Ukrainians

[@thomashunter5645]

Why is India importing sunflower oil from Canada and Ukraine? Does it not grow in India?

[@rakesharamaiah2737]

We grow lot's of editable oil, but our population is very high, our demand also high, We only not use for cooking, We use head massage, body massage, Now government is looking this issue, Our agriculture depends on rain, It's a gamble, other agriculture products wheat, rice, sugarcane... somehow can survive, But oil seed required heavy pest control and guarantee of minimum income, Example in wheat: grass generate income, every former will have 2 to 10 cow, so people selling milk looks profit....

[@s-qc9ns]

​@@rakesharamaiah2737 Indian farmers aren't entrepreneurs they live on MSP. So they don't understand demand and supply.

[@ashutoshkatre4778]

Its not enough for 😂 pakora, samosa, kachodi, poori halwa lovers ( like me too 😅)

[@Qwdtdgg2662]

Cheaper to import than paying Indian farmers three times as much. Sunflower grows naturally easy in Ukrainian climate, they for perfect soil too

[@sheshankutty8552]

BJP is antifarmers, so no sunflower here only lotus flower.

[@birbikramgogoi2451]

Because Zelensky is a Jew and we need support of Israel (Jewish State) for our survival. (Ukraine is traditionally a supporter of Pakistan).

[@Red.bulldozer3]

The ukraine war had shown that indians cannot depends on imported spare parts for defence forever. There is urgent need to expedite local production by encouraging locsl companies participation in critical weapons production

[@gurdeepsingh1403]

That's what our parent government is trying...

[@rajum4921]

Mr LALsir indian pm and his has to be credited it is purely my opinion sir

[@ShSh-xi4rd]

Indians boast they are the most brilliant people on earth and have highest engineers but we dont have our own engines! what a shame

[@kgupta2205]

We are doing a lot more than you guys. Just that we are not obsessed with war technology.

[@s-qc9ns]

​@@kgupta2205he's Indian

[@kgupta2205]

@@s-qc9ns see, the man comfortably referred to Indians rather than saying we Indians. Is also self deprecating. Should criticize himself rather than the whole of India. Overall Indian engineers have done well worldwide. This Ukraine is only a one trick pony

[@ShSh-xi4rd]

@@kgupta2205 Yes, I missed out we Indian, that includes me, I tried my best once to mass produce pollution control system using activated carbon but corrupt system just did not let me do and I had to give up and move out

[@sheshankutty8552]

Shame on who? On you? Why not produce one instead of blaming fellow Indians?

[@sharadamalleshu4bjp4846]

MODIJI is Many as Thyagadhan, Karma Yogi, Unwavering patriot, Unflinching nationalist,He committed to doctrine. Modiji is perfect in every field.He strong and believes in nation first,party second, self last. Modiji is an ideal man. There is no one in this era who can match Modiji. If we follow his words carefully, our life will be better.We should follow Sri Krishna. Otherwise we lose everything like Yuva Raj Duryodhana. It is the view knowledge that we need.

[@hareshpatel9669]

Der aye durast aye !

[@sheshankutty8552]

Now suddenly Indians will say Ukraine is the age-old time tested friend. LOL

[@anthonypacheco3098]

Ukraine shud keep india at arms lenght period

[@AlphaBeta007]

Engines and Antonov aerospace tech (eg. MTA and RTA) ToT required soon.

[@Prayukth]

Instead of pre-paid gloating over the PM visiting both sides, wait for the outcomes of these visits. Thats how strategic think tanks work. India unfortunately doesn't have such thinkers. Instead what we have is half baked experts praising the PM visiting both sides....

[@BlackWhite-bn5xc]

@4:52

[@Red.bulldozer3]

Government cannot depend solely on government owned companies to produce defense weapons

[@johnsonk7490]

When two battle Ram's are fighting a fox thought it is time to find a easy meal. Alas everyone knows the fate of the fox. Diplomacy is doing the right thing at the right time. If your timing is wayward you end up like the fox. Half smart.

[@Gachartales7124]

Because of cows 🐄 😂

[@dimvidpro]

I have problem with any country promoting Natzy , and Reacism.

[@Ismailia007]

You just described fascist Ruzzia. Lookup the words Nazi and fascism and you’ll realize which country is the best match. Yet you probably belong to the largest democracy on the planet. Go figure 🤷‍♂️

[@hareshpatel9669]

Tho kar khanese Insan ko Aakkal Arati hai !

[@Phoenix24990]

Modi shame on u

[@gurdeepsingh1403]

For what,..? Will you explain please...?

[@GK-ui8fv]

@@gurdeepsingh1403 lots of things but more importantly not voting in UN on a vote that condemned Russia. India abstained.

[@au-contraire]

In the pipeline there is cheap oil from Russia, which helps Russia to prolong the war. Import of oil from Russia to India has increased and is now 44% of all oil import to India. By giving Russia money you help them to keep the war going. The longer the war takes, the higher the cost in human lives and the higher the environmental impact, which is already huge. Please, do the moral thing and stop buying blood oil from Russia. Ukraine has never ever in history done anything bad to India.

[@JayantaBera-q8l]

They supported pak in kargil war 1999 and cell arm and fighter jets.

[@gudduukraine270]

@@JayantaBera-q8l चन्द्रयान की सफलता के पीछे भी यूक्रेन की तकनीक है। अपना दृष्टिकोण और जानकारी बढ़ायें।

[@9876karthi]

BLAH blah blah blah...

[@au-contraire]

​@@JayantaBera-q8l Ukraine is sovereign from Russian influence from 2014. In 2014 president Victor Yanukovych, the Russian puppet, fled the country to Russia. In response, in 2014 Russia invaded the Crimea. This is how it all started. And, of course, Russia is a close long-term ally of Pakistan and China. So basically, by buying discounted Russian oil you also directly support the ally and supporter of your greatest enemies, and not just genocide and accelerated global warming. Think about it. Are you familiar with the concept of Karma?

[@gudduukraine270]

@@9876karthi चन्द्रयान की सफलता के पीछे भी यूक्रेन की तकनीक है। अपना दृष्टिकोण और जानकारी बढ़ायें।

[@azingo2313]

Narendra Modi and Balance??? 😂😂