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May 18, 2022

U.S. Considers $500 Million Military Aid Package for India
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Bloomberg is reporting the United States is preparing to offer India
$500 million in military aid as part of an effort to reduce India's
dependence on Russian arms. India is currently the world's largest
purchaser of Russian weapons. President Biden is expected to meet with
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week at a summit in South
Korea.


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