Despite possible tough sanctions from the United States, India is ready to spend $5.5 billion on the purchase of Russian
What is known
The agreement between the two countries was signed in2018. The head of the Rosoboronexport company said that by 2023 Russia will supply all five regiments of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems under a $5.5 billion contract.
It should be noted that in 2018, after signingThe United States threatened India with sanctions. In July, the lower house of Congress removed the contract from sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. It is this federal law that provides for the imposition of sanctions on Iran, Russia and the DPRK.
Now Washington is looking for ways to solve the problem.On the one hand, sanctions could disrupt US-India relations. At the same time, if the US government does not respond in any way to the supply of anti-aircraft missile systems, then criticism from Turkey will not have to wait long.
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In 2019, to keep everyone happy (exceptRussia), the United States wanted to strengthen the air defense of India with its own weapons. However, for three years, the case did not move from a dead place.
By the way, another option for the US to cancel the dealbetween India and Russia lies in increased controls on the export of components. If Western components are involved in the S-400, in particular, microchips, Washington can block the supply of anti-aircraft missile systems. Thus, Russia will miss the additional billions of dollars that could be invested in the military-industrial complex.
Source: Defense Express
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