America has again commented on India-Russia relations.

US Defense Ministry Pentagon has again said that America does not want India to depend on Russia for defense needs.

US defense establishment Pentagon on Friday said Washington discourages India's dependence on Russia for defense needs. 

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters here, "We are very clear about other countries, including India.

We do not want these countries to depend on Russia for defense needs.

We sincerely oppose it.'

The press secretary said that along with this, America attaches importance to defense partnership with India.

He said that we are looking for ways to move forward together.

"India is a security provider to the region and we value this," Kirby said.

In the midst of the Ukraine-Russia war, such remarks have come from the US in the past as well.

While America, Britain and many European countries are imposing sanctions against Russia for this war, India has adopted a neutral stand on it.

Ukraine's minister sought India's help

On Friday, a Ukrainian minister urged India to "more actively" support the war-torn country.

Ukraine's Minister of Culture and Information Alexander Tkachenko said that India and Ukraine share democratic values.

While addressing the 'Times Network India Economic Conclave 2022' online, he said, 'Because it (India) is the biggest democratic power in the world, and I believe that the people of Ukraine for the right to live in a free country. Fight for democratic values, they are also shared by the Indian people.

I would be very grateful if India can support Ukraine more actively in this time of war.