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Amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the US said on Friday that it is "concerned" over Russia's S-400 missile sale to India. "This doesn't change the concerns that we have with the S-400 system.

'Destabilising role': Concerned about Russia's S-400 missile defence system sale to India: US

Amid tensions with Ukraine at the border, reports say Russia's new S-550 air defence system has entered combat service. Russian news agency TASS reported the S-500 has completed field trials and the first brigade has begun combat duty.

Amid tensions with Ukraine, Russia inducts S-550 air defence system: Report

After acquiring the S-400 missile defence system from Russia, India may now buy the S-500 Prometey surface-to-air missile defence system. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov told Russia's TASS news agency that "India will be the first on the list if it expresses its desire to buy these advanced armaments.

Explainer: How is Russia's S-500 missile defence system superior to S-400?

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov has indicated that India may be the first foreign buyer of its most advanced S-500 ‘Prometei’ anti-aircraft missile system.

India may become the first buyer of S-500 anti-aircraft missile system: Russian deputy PM Borisov

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US President Joe Biden met Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome as the two leaders discussed the contentious F-16 fighter jet deal.

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According to US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, "Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment." The CRS report stated that India's military will continue to "rely on Russian weapons systems in the near and middle terms".

Indian military cannot operate without Russian equipment: US report

India is likely to induct the first batch of sophisticated Russia's S-400 missile defence systems by the end of this year — an air defence technology deemed as one of the best.

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President Tayyip Erdogan said he told US President Biden during the NATO meeting that Turkey will not take a different step on the F-35 jet and S-400 missile issues.

Don't expect Turkey to take different step on F-35 & S-400: Erdogan to Biden

Russia and India are committed to adhering to timelines and other obligations under the S-400 missile deal, Russian ambassador Nikolay Kudashev said on Wednesday amid apprehensions of possible US sanctions against New Delhi over procurement of the weapons systems.

Russia, India committed to S-400 missile deal: Russian envoy

US government under President Joe Biden has maintained tough stance against Turkey over its purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense system. US has maintained its tough position since Donald Trump presidency.

US talks tough over Turkey's S-400 Russian missile system purchase

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh said that his discussion with Russian officials was "positive and productive" while asserting that "ongoing contracts will not just be maintained but will be executed soon" hinting at the S-400 missile defence system which India had procured from Russia in October 2018.

Contracts with Russia will be executed soon, says Defence minister Rajnath Singh in Moscow

The US State Department has said that India will not get a blanket waiver on its purchase of S-400 missiles from Russia. Also Read: S-400 missile system a game-changer, says ex-Air Chief The statement comes after reports suggested India will receive a blanket waiver.

India not to get blanket waiver on S-400 missile purchase from Russia: US State Department

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov on Sunday said S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India in strict accordance with the schedule. "The advance payment has been received and everything will be delivered in strict accordance with the schedule, within about 18-19 months," Borisov told state-owned broadcaster Rossiya-1.

S-400 systems will be delivered to India within 18-19 months: Russia

Russia has said payment issues regarding defence deal is not an issue and the rupee-ruble mechanism is working with the system adapting to newer reality. "Very successfully.

Payment issues regarding defence deal with India not an issue: Russia

Indian envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma has called the S-400 missile defence system ''the best in the world''. Speaking to a Russian daily, the envoy said, "We have no doubt that the S-400 is the best anti-aircraft missile system in the world.

S-400 is the best anti-aircraft missile system in world: Indian envoy to Russia

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday Turkey would turn elsewhere for fighter jets if the United States will not sell it F-35s, adding that the US decision to cut Ankara from the jet production programme would not deter it from meeting its needs.

Turkey will turn elsewhere if US does not sell F-35 fighter jets: Erdogan

The United States said on Wednesday that it was removing Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet programme, a move long threatened and expected after Ankara began accepting delivery of an advanced Russian missile defence system last week.

US removing Turkey from F-35 programme after its Russian missile defence purchase

Turkey on Wednesday lambasted an "unfair" US move to exclude the country from the F-35 stealth fighter jet programme over Ankara's controversial purchase of a Russian missile defence system.

Unfair to remove one of the partners in F-35 programme: Turkey to US

Turkey ignored US warnings as it continued Saturday to take delivery of Russia's S-400 missile defence system near Ankara, news agency AFP reported quoting a defence minstry statement.

Turkey ignores US warnings as it continues to take delivery of Russia's S-400