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India's $1.4M Explosive Export to Russia Defies Sanctions

7/30/2025

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In December, India controversially exported $1.4 million in HMX, a powerful military explosive, to Russia, defying US sanctions. This shipment, received by Russian defense firms, bolsters Russia's military amid a backdrop of ongoing trade between the two nations. Despite the breach, the US has refrained from taking strong measures against India, valuing their strategic alliance.

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In December, India controversially exported $1.4 million in HMX, a powerful military explosive, to Russia, defying US sanctions. This shipment, received by Russian defense firms, bolsters Russia's military amid a backdrop of ongoing trade between the two nations. Despite the breach, the US has refrained from taking strong measures against India, valuing their strategic alliance.