New Delhi, Oct 4 (UNI) Congress today questioned the Modi government following reports that Russia has agreed to supply advanced RD-93MA engines for Pakistan’s Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets despite India’s objections and long-standing strategic ties between New Delhi and Moscow.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also questioned the Centre’s diplomatic handling of the issue, demanding an explanation for why a “trusted and reliable ally” like Russia has chosen to ignore India’s appeals.

“The Modi government must explain why Russia – once India’s most reliable strategic ally – has chosen to ignore New Delhi’s appeals and proceed with supplying advanced RD-93MA engines to Pakistan’s fleet of Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets,” Jairam Ramesh said on X.

He said, “The latest Block III

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