To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

Putin’s war in Ukraine has far-reaching implications for Asian militaries

3rd March 2022 - 03:23 GMT | by Gordon Arthur, Rahul Bedi in Christchurch & Delhi

RSS

India buys a lot of equipment from Russia, including the T-90S main battle tank. (Gordon Arthur)

There is potential for future Asian imports of Russian equipment to be hammered hard, and for increasing difficulties in maintaining current equipment, after Putin's ill-advised invasion of Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin’s war of conquest in Ukraine will have ripple effects in Asia, where many countries rely on Russian-built military equipment or maintain strong geopolitical links with Moscow.

The respective stances of Asian countries were clearly seen in the UN General Assembly’s draft vote to condemn Russia for the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. From Asia, only North Korea voted against the motion.

However, the following Asian countries were among 35 that abstained from condemning Russia, a position indicating sympathy for Moscow: Bangladesh, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Vietnam.

Grant Newsham, a senior research

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Read this Article

Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 2 free stories per week
  • Personalised news alerts
  • Daily and weekly newsletters
Create account

Unlimited Access

Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.

  • Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
  • 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
  • Unlimited access to all published premium news
Start your free trial
Gordon Arthur

Author

Gordon Arthur


Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

Read full bio
Rahul Bedi

Author

Rahul Bedi


Rahul Bedi is a New Delhi-based journalist reporting for over 30 years on strategic, military, and security …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin