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India signs $5 billion deal for Russian air defense systems

AP Published: 2018-10-05 21:19:41


India signed a $5 billion deal to buy five Russian S-400 air defense systems on Friday despite a looming threat of U.S. sanctions on countries that trade with Russia's defense and intelligence sectors.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin before their meeting in New Delhi, India, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.[Photo:AP]


The deal was signed in New Delhi during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss nuclear energy, space exploration and trade.

India has requested that the U.S. grant it a waiver for the deal from sanctions prescribed by the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, a U.S. law passed in August 2017 that is intended to punish Russia for its annexation of Crimea and alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. elections.

The U.S. did not spare China from sanctions last month for purchasing its own Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems and fighter jets.

If the U.S. does impose sanctions on India, it is unclear how India could pay Russia for the military equipment, since the law bars dollar-denominated financial transactions.


Jinnie Lee, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, declined to comment on whether India would be granted a waiver, but said in a statement that the sanctions were "not intended to impose damage to the military capabilities of our allies or partners."

Officials with India's external affairs and defense ministries confirmed the deal was signed after Putin and Modi made no reference to it during a news conference following their talks.

An 11-page joint statement made only passing mention, saying that "the two sides welcomed the conclusion of the contract."

The deal will likely bolster the close relationship between India and Russia that dates back to the Cold War, when the U.S. tilted toward Pakistan, India's neighbor and archrival. But it is also likely to strain ties with Washington.

India is the world's largest importer of military hardware, according to Mumbai-based think tank Gateway House, and has depended on Russia for political support as well as billions of dollars in military hardware. Nearly 70 percent of India's present-day defense equipment was procured from Russia, according to India's Defense Ministry.

India's acquisition of the S-400 long-range missile systems has been considered critical to countering a perceived threat from China, which is increasingly making economic inroads throughout South Asia, India's traditional sphere of influence, according to military experts.

"It gives the capability to destroy targets inside another country. It's a very important capability," said retired Indian air force Air Marshal Nirdosh Tyagi.

India has also developed closer defense ties to the U.S. in recent years with joint military drills and defense sales.

India has signed more than $15 billion in U.S. defense contracts since 2008, including for C-130J and C-17 transport aircraft, P-8I maritime patrol aircraft, Harpoon missiles and Apache and Chinook helicopters.

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Well done! Let's see how will the US regime respond.

@Nilgiri , @Tshering22
 
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Time for US to recognise India as an enemy state no matter how much business they can give.
 
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India buys 75% less US oil, loads up on Iran crude
https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/10/05/576128/Iran-India-oil-United-States-sanctions

Another injury, Is America bluffing?:pop:

Looks like the US anti-China camp is not that rock-solid. Showing cracks everywhere.

These countries are just using and abusing the US, but, at the end of the day, rightfully, they only care about their own interests.

US regime still thinks they are charming people with more neo-fascist anti-China/Russia rhetoric.
 
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Looks like the US anti-China camp is not that rock-solid. Showing cracks everywhere.

These countries are just using and abusing the US, but, at the end of the day, rightfully, they only care about their own interests.

US regime still thinks they are charming people with more neo-fascist anti-China/Russia rhetoric.
This is just mutual use,temporary game pieces,as long as there is value in use,anyone can become an ally of the US,
do not forget,Taliban used to be an ally of the US.:partay:
 
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India has shown that it has an independent foreign policy. On that, congratulations.

Iran oil imports will continue too. This will be interesting lets see.

China buys 95% less US oil

India buys 75% less US oil

China buys S400

India buys S400 too!

Incredible India!


@Nilgiri

Hindi - Chini bhai bhai ;)
 
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trump has noted your advice . relax .



now we will buy iranian oil .

China is increasing imports from Iran, as well.

As far as I know, only enslaved and colonized Japan has decreased oil imports so far. I have not seen data about Korean imports.

Iran oil imports will continue too. This will be interesting lets see.



Hindi - Chini bhai bhai ;)

Well said :enjoy:
 
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