ThePrintPod: Paradox of India’s S-400 deal—key asset delayed when country needs it most

On the sidelines of the otherwise contentious Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Qingdao, a quiet yet significant development unfolded. India was once again assured by Russia of the timely delivery of the remaining two S-400 Triumf air defence systems. Russian defence minister Andrei Belousov himself communicated this to his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, offering some comfort to New Delhi’s strategic planners. Indian media outlets covered the commitment with cautious relief.

 

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