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. I think it shines a spotlight on the destabilising role that Russia is playing not only in the region but potentially beyond as well," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said.

Reports say India is planning to operationalise the first unit of the Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile defence system in April.

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India has signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems in October 2018.

"When it comes to CAATSA sanctions, you've heard me say before, we haven't made a determination with regard to this transaction, but it's something we continue to discuss with the government of India given the risk of sanctions for this particular transaction under CAATSA," Price informed.

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Price however added that he has no "timeline to offer" but asserted that the Biden administration "continues to discuss with our partners in India".

The latest statement comes as reports say Russia has massed thousands of troops along the Ukraine border amid escalating tensions with US and NATO.

"Whether it is India, whether it is any other country, we continue to urge all countries to avoid major new transactions for Russian weapon systems," Price added.

The S-400 defence system can be assembled in quick time through a mobile command vehicle and can track threats from a range of 400 km.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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.

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. I think it shines a spotlight on the destabilising role that Russia is playing not only in the region but potentially beyond as well," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said. Reports say India is planning to operationalise the first unit of the Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile defence system in April. Also Read in Pics: Why the Russian S-400 missile defence deal matters to India India has signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems in October 2018. "When it comes to CAATSA sanctions, you've heard me say before, we haven't made a determination with regard to this transaction, but it's something we continue to discuss with the government of India given the risk of sanctions for this particular transaction under CAATSA," Price informed. Also Read in Pics: Why Russia tested S-400 missiles in Crimea amid operation Sea Breeze in Ukraine Price however added that he has no "timeline to offer" but asserted that the Biden administration "continues to discuss with our partners in India". The latest statement comes as reports say Russia has massed thousands of troops along the Ukraine border amid escalating tensions with US and NATO. "Whether it is India, whether it is any other country, we continue to urge all countries to avoid major new transactions for Russian weapon systems," Price added. The S-400 defence system can be assembled in quick time through a mobile command vehicle and can track threats from a range of 400 km. (With inputs from Agencies)

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

Why the Russian S-400 missile defence deal matters to India

Reports claim&nbsp;Turkey may purchase Russian fighter jets if Erdogan's regime fails to procure US F-16 fighters.

Russia's TASS news agency quoting the head of Turkey’s defence industry Ismail Demir reported that "Turkey won’t be left without alternatives".

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The news agency quoted Demir declaring that the "issue of Su-35 and Su-57 planes may surface again at any time" if the US F-16 deal does not go through.

The former Trump administration had denied F-35 fighter jets to the Erdogan regime in 2019 after Ankara purchased S-400 missile defence system from Russia.&nbsp;

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President Erdogan on Sunday had said the Biden administration may sell F-16 fighter jets instead of the F-35 fighter jets. News agency Reuters had said Turkey had reportedly requested for 40 F-16 fighter jets.

"We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan had said on Sunday.

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Erdogan had declared he was interested in buying another batch of S-400 missiles from Russia even as the US jet deal had run into trouble earlier.&nbsp;

Erdogan however said&nbsp;that talks were underway with US officials over the F-16 deal including &nbsp;"modernisation of the F-16s" and "possession" of&nbsp;new additional F-16s.

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Turkey had sought compensation for being excluded in the US fighter jet deal and had asked the US government to pay $1.4 billion as it had paid the amount before it was removed.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Reports claim Turkey may purchase Russian fighter jets if Erdogan's regime fails to procure US F-16 fighters. Russia's TASS news agency quoting the head of Turkey’s defence industry Ismail Demir reported that "Turkey won’t be left without alternatives".

Reports claim Turkey may purchase Russian fighter jets if Erdogan's regime fails to procure US F-16 fighters. Russia's TASS news agency quoting the head of Turkey’s defence industry Ismail Demir reported that "Turkey won’t be left without alternatives". Also Read: Erdogan in talks with US to buy F-16 fighter jets after row over F-35 deal The news agency quoted Demir declaring that the "issue of Su-35 and Su-57 planes may surface again at any time" if the US F-16 deal does not go through. The former Trump administration had denied F-35 fighter jets to the Erdogan regime in 2019 after Ankara purchased S-400 missile defence system from Russia. Watch: Turkey to buy Russian S-400 missiles President Erdogan on Sunday had said the Biden administration may sell F-16 fighter jets instead of the F-35 fighter jets. News agency Reuters had said Turkey had reportedly requested for 40 F-16 fighter jets. "We have said we'll take whatever step is needed to meet our country's defence needs," Erdogan had said on Sunday. Also Read | Don't expect Turkey to take different step on F-35 & S-400: Erdogan to Biden Erdogan had declared he was interested in buying another batch of S-400 missiles from Russia even as the US jet deal had run into trouble earlier. Erdogan however said that talks were underway with US officials over the F-16 deal including "modernisation of the F-16s" and "possession" of new additional F-16s. Also Read: Explained: Russian S-400 air defence missile system Turkey had sought compensation for being excluded in the US fighter jet deal and had asked the US government to pay $1.4 billion as it had paid the amount before it was removed. (With inputs from Agencies)

Turkey may buy Russian jets if US F-16 deal fails: 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.

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. It is capable of tracking and neutralising threats to boost the air defence capabilities of the armed forces. Indian Air Force's head, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on October 05, 2021, said that the delivery is expected as per schedule. His comments were made during the customary news conference ahead of Indian Air Force Day on October 8. What is the S-400 missile defence system? The S-400 Triumph (NATO reporting name) is a complex air defence missile system, consisting of radars, control systems and different types of missiles. It was developed in the 1990s by Russia's Almaz Central Design Bureau as an upgrade of the S-300 series of surface-to-air missile systems. It has been in service with the Russian Armed Forces since 2007. The S-400 air defence system is equipped with targeting systems, multifunction radar, autonomous detection, anti-aircraft missile systems, launchers and a command and control centre. ALSO READ | China-made electric vehicles should not be sold in India: Modi govt to Elon Musk It is capable of engaging aerial targets, including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), ballistic and cruise missiles, within the range of 400km at an altitude of up to 30km and can fire three types of missiles to create a layered defence. The system is said to be able to simultaneously engage 36 targets and if we compare S-400 to S-300, the upgraded and advanced version has four new different types of missiles from short-range (40km) to very long-range (400km). The command post, which is equipped with LCD consoles that process the air space surveillance data, control and monitor long-range surveillance radar. It tracks airborne threats and also prioritises the threats. The radar can detect and track aircraft, rotorcraft, cruise missiles, guided missiles, drones and ballistic rockets within the distance of 600km reportedly. The system was specifically designed to detect and destroy highly advanced fighter jets such as F-16 and F-22 and missiles such as Tomahawk. Why is the US unhappy over New Delhi's procurement of the Russian weapons system? To enhance its defence system, India in October 2018, had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems. Despite the fears that the purchase could lead to Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions, India made the first tranche of payment of around $800 million to Russia in 2019. India had received a warning from the Trump administration that India might face US sanctions if it goes ahead with the contract. Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act or CAATSA is a tough US law that authorises the administration to impose sanctions on countries that purchase major defence hardware from Russia in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its alleged meddling in the 2016 US presidential elections. ALSO READ | ISRO-ICG device helps save nine sailors stranded at sea between India and the Maldives × However, India on October 5, 2021, said discussions are going on with the US on the S-400 missile defence deal, a day after US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman expressed unease over the planned procurement of the Russian weapons system. "This has been under discussion between our two countries for some time. It was raised and we have discussed it and explained our perspective. And discussions on this are ongoing," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. Sherman, on a three-day visit to India, said that any decision on possible sanctions on the S-400 deal will be made by President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Washington has previously said that the S-400s pose a threat to its F-35 fighter jets and NATO's broader defence systems. As when Turkey received the first deliveries of the S-400 surface-to-air systems from Russia in July 2019, it prompted the US to begin removing the NATO ally from its F-35 stealth fighter programme over security concerns. However, India is confident that it can get a waiver considering the crucial strategic partnership with the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: Russian S-400 air defence missile system. Why is US not happy over India's S-400 procurement?

A report claims that Russia has postponed the delivery of the&nbsp;S-400 missile system to China with&nbsp;experts claiming&nbsp;that&nbsp;the postponement may just hint at cancellation.

S-400 is currently among the most coveted surface-to-air missile systems. It is&nbsp;made in Russia and is pitched as the most-efficient long-range air defense systems. It&nbsp;is capable of destroying targets at a distance of up to 400 kilometres and a height of up to 30 kilometres.

In 2014, China had signed a government-to-government contract with Russia. The deal was worth $3 billion. China received its first S-400 on May 10, 2018. However, it may turn out to be China's last.

Currently, Russia, Belarus and Turkey too have the S-400 defense system.&nbsp;India signed a $5.4 billion deal in 2018 and is likely to get its first S-400 by 2021.

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Several other countries - Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Vietnam, Morocco&nbsp;have expressed interest in buying the Russian technology. Beijing reportedly ordered a couple of S-400s.

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However, for now, Russia has paused delivery.&nbsp;Moscow and Beijing were seen growing closer than ever, but there has been a roadblock in the bilateral relation as Russia has accused China of spying.

Valery Mitko, President of St. Petersburh Arctic Social Sciences Academy, has been alleged by Russia of handing over classified information to Chinese authorities.

However, the development on the S-400 area hints&nbsp;towards more reasons. The postponement came amid the call to boycott China.

Second, it also came at a time when China and India exchanged violent fires at the Galwan valley. The violence was followed by a question of whose side is Russia on. The hold on S-400s to Beijing may hint at an answer.

The postponement is also important as it is came when&nbsp;the world is gearing up for another Cold War.

China is rubbishing all of this and&nbsp;is keen on projecting the development as pandemic-related.&nbsp;

"The reasons given by Russia are very heartwarming. It turns out that Russia is worried that the delivery of S-400 missiles at this time will affect the anti-pandemic actions of the Chinese army and does not want to cause trouble to China," reported a Chinese newspaper.

The truth is China's troubles are only mounting and Russia halting the S-400 delivery may just be the latest sign of Moscow distancing itself from Beijing.

India's role

The move can definitely be read as an advantage for&nbsp;India. New Delhi has been regularly talking to Moscow since the Galwan skirmish.

India is looking to buy spare parts, ammunition and weapons and the estimated cost of acquisition is over $1 billion. Therefore, Russia's pause on S-400 to China may have technological advantage for India.

A report claims that Russia has postponed the delivery of the S-400 missile system to China with experts claiming that the postponement may just hint at cancellation.

A report claims that Russia has postponed the delivery of the S-400 missile system to China with experts claiming that the postponement may just hint at cancellation. S-400 is currently among the most coveted surface-to-air missile systems. It is made in Russia and is pitched as the most-efficient long-range air defense systems. It is capable of destroying targets at a distance of up to 400 kilometres and a height of up to 30 kilometres. In 2014, China had signed a government-to-government contract with Russia. The deal was worth $3 billion. China received its first S-400 on May 10, 2018. However, it may turn out to be China's last. Currently, Russia, Belarus and Turkey too have the S-400 defense system. India signed a $5.4 billion deal in 2018 and is likely to get its first S-400 by 2021. Have a look: Why Rafale fighter jets will be stationed just 200 km from Pakistan, China border at Ambala air base Several other countries - Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Vietnam, Morocco have expressed interest in buying the Russian technology. Beijing reportedly ordered a couple of S-400s. × However, for now, Russia has paused delivery. Moscow and Beijing were seen growing closer than ever, but there has been a roadblock in the bilateral relation as Russia has accused China of spying. Valery Mitko, President of St. Petersburh Arctic Social Sciences Academy, has been alleged by Russia of handing over classified information to Chinese authorities. However, the development on the S-400 area hints towards more reasons. The postponement came amid the call to boycott China. Second, it also came at a time when China and India exchanged violent fires at the Galwan valley. The violence was followed by a question of whose side is Russia on. The hold on S-400s to Beijing may hint at an answer. The postponement is also important as it is came when the world is gearing up for another Cold War. China is rubbishing all of this and is keen on projecting the development as pandemic-related. "The reasons given by Russia are very heartwarming. It turns out that Russia is worried that the delivery of S-400 missiles at this time will affect the anti-pandemic actions of the Chinese army and does not want to cause trouble to China," reported a Chinese newspaper. The truth is China's troubles are only mounting and Russia halting the S-400 delivery may just be the latest sign of Moscow distancing itself from Beijing. India's role The move can definitely be read as an advantage for India. New Delhi has been regularly talking to Moscow since the Galwan skirmish. India is looking to buy spare parts, ammunition and weapons and the estimated cost of acquisition is over $1 billion. Therefore, Russia's pause on S-400 to China may have technological advantage for India.

Now, Russia halts delivery of S-400 missile defense system to China

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.

India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems. Last year, the India government had made the first tranche of payment of $800 million to Russia for the missile systems. Moscow was to begin the delivery of the system by the second half of next year.

It is the first official delegation to visit Moscow from India to a foreign country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

"I pay my tribute to the Russian soldiers who were killed during World War II. Lakhs of Indian soldiers also participated in this war and we also suffered casualties," India's defence minister said as Russia prepares to host a parade in Moscow's Red Square to celebrate victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

India's defence minister emphasised the "special relationship" between India and Russia and&nbsp;forwarded an invite for President Putin to visit India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year.

India's defence minister had left on Monday for a three-day visit to Russia.&nbsp;

"Visited the Indian Embassy in Moscow today and paid my humble tributes to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath at his statue," Rajnath Singh tweeted on Wednesday.

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.

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. India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems. Last year, the India government had made the first tranche of payment of $800 million to Russia for the missile systems. Moscow was to begin the delivery of the system by the second half of next year. It is the first official delegation to visit Moscow from India to a foreign country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "I pay my tribute to the Russian soldiers who were killed during World War II. Lakhs of Indian soldiers also participated in this war and we also suffered casualties," India's defence minister said as Russia prepares to host a parade in Moscow's Red Square to celebrate victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. India's defence minister emphasised the "special relationship" between India and Russia and forwarded an invite for President Putin to visit India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. India's defence minister had left on Monday for a three-day visit to Russia. "Visited the Indian Embassy in Moscow today and paid my humble tributes to Mahatma Gandhi by laying a wreath at his statue," Rajnath Singh tweeted on Wednesday.

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

Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that he was convinced President Donald Trump did not want to impose sanctions over its purchase of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unfair-to-remove-one-of-the-partners-in-f-35-programme-turkey-to-us-236968">Russian S-400 missile defence system</a>.

The US president has taken a soft line on Turkey over its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-removing-turkey-from-f-35-programme-after-its-russian-missile-defence-purchase-236770">purchase of the S-400 system</a> -- which was delivered on July 13 -- saying Thursday that he did not envisage sanctions "for now".

But Washington did respond by kicking Turkey out of its F-35 fighter jet programme -&nbsp;a loss of billions of dollars for Turkish defence contractors.

The US says Russia could glean technical secrets about the new fighter jet if it is operated alongside the S-400.&nbsp;

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"Trump does not want to impose sanctions on Turkey," said Cavusoglu in an interview with TV station TGRT Haber.

"When Trump promises something, he does his best to stick to it, but there are different points of view in the United States."

It is up to US lawmakers to decide on further punishing Turkey under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which prescribes penalties for countries that deal with Russia's defence sector.

But Cavusoglu said he expected Trump to waive any potential sanctions imposed by the US Congress.&nbsp;

"That is our expectation," he told TGRT Haber.

He also said exclusion from the F-35 programme could force Turkey to look elsewhere for new fighter jets.&nbsp;

"If the United States doesn't give us the F-35, while we are waiting to build our own planes... we will have to get them from another country, and no one can say anything about that," he said. &nbsp;

"We have the right to look at the options," he added, while insisting that Turkey would never leave the NATO alliance.&nbsp;

Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that he was convinced President Donald Trump did not want to impose sanctions over its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defence system.

Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that he was convinced President Donald Trump did not want to impose sanctions over its purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defence system. The US president has taken a soft line on Turkey over its purchase of the S-400 system -- which was delivered on July 13 -- saying Thursday that he did not envisage sanctions "for now". But Washington did respond by kicking Turkey out of its F-35 fighter jet programme - a loss of billions of dollars for Turkish defence contractors. The US says Russia could glean technical secrets about the new fighter jet if it is operated alongside the S-400. Watch Video: "Trump does not want to impose sanctions on Turkey," said Cavusoglu in an interview with TV station TGRT Haber. "When Trump promises something, he does his best to stick to it, but there are different points of view in the United States." It is up to US lawmakers to decide on further punishing Turkey under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which prescribes penalties for countries that deal with Russia's defence sector. But Cavusoglu said he expected Trump to waive any potential sanctions imposed by the US Congress. "That is our expectation," he told TGRT Haber. He also said exclusion from the F-35 programme could force Turkey to look elsewhere for new fighter jets. "If the United States doesn't give us the F-35, while we are waiting to build our own planes... we will have to get them from another country, and no one can say anything about that," he said. "We have the right to look at the options," he added, while insisting that Turkey would never leave the NATO alliance.

If US doesn't give F-35 planes, will get it from another country: Turkey foreign minister Cavusoglu

India said today that Russia's S-400 missile defence <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-buying-of-s-400-from-russia-will-have-serious-implications-on-defence-ties-us-223011">system will be delivered in April 2023</a>, a move likely to anger the United States which has been against the deal from the start.

&nbsp;The announcement was made by the minister of the state of defence Sripad Naik in a written statement in Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

India had signed the missile deal in October 2018 during Russian President Putin's visit. The deal<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/indias-decision-to-buy-s-400-missile-system-will-further-destabilise-region-pakistan-172373"> was worth $5 billion</a> ensuring the advanced long-range surface-to-air missile would become a key weapon in India's arsenal.

Asked about India facing American sanctions under the&nbsp;Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) law, Naik said, "Government takes sovereign decisions based on threat perception, operational and technological aspects to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges."

However, the Trump administration had warned that the deal would have serious implications for India even though no specific details were put forward by the US. India feared US sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) instituted by the US Congress on arms purchases from Russia, but it did not transpire after Indian officials communicated India's defence requirements to Trump's officials.

In fact, former US defence secretary James Mattis had expressed confidence that US and India would "work out the matter"&nbsp;concerned with the deal even as several US officials frowned at the Russian deal.

"India has been spent many, many years in its nonaligned status, and it's drawn a lot of weapons from Russia," Mattis had told reporters at the Pentagon when asked about the deal, adding, "we'll work all this forward."

S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system.&nbsp;

China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure the lethal missile system. Moscow has already started delivery of an undisclosed number of the S-400 missile systems to Beijing.

Recently, the Erdogan-led government procured the first batch of the S-400 missiles from Russia with more due to arrive in 2023 despite heavy criticism by US officials.

India said today that Russia's S-400 missile defence system will be delivered in April 2023, a move likely to anger the United States which has been against the deal from the start.

India said today that Russia's S-400 missile defence system will be delivered in April 2023, a move likely to anger the United States which has been against the deal from the start. The announcement was made by the minister of the state of defence Sripad Naik in a written statement in Lok Sabha. India had signed the missile deal in October 2018 during Russian President Putin's visit. The deal was worth $5 billion ensuring the advanced long-range surface-to-air missile would become a key weapon in India's arsenal. Asked about India facing American sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) law, Naik said, "Government takes sovereign decisions based on threat perception, operational and technological aspects to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges." However, the Trump administration had warned that the deal would have serious implications for India even though no specific details were put forward by the US. India feared US sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) instituted by the US Congress on arms purchases from Russia, but it did not transpire after Indian officials communicated India's defence requirements to Trump's officials. In fact, former US defence secretary James Mattis had expressed confidence that US and India would "work out the matter" concerned with the deal even as several US officials frowned at the Russian deal. "India has been spent many, many years in its nonaligned status, and it's drawn a lot of weapons from Russia," Mattis had told reporters at the Pentagon when asked about the deal, adding, "we'll work all this forward." S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure the lethal missile system. Moscow has already started delivery of an undisclosed number of the S-400 missile systems to Beijing. Recently, the Erdogan-led government procured the first batch of the S-400 missiles from Russia with more due to arrive in 2023 despite heavy criticism by US officials.

Russia's S-400 missile defence system to be delivered in April 2023: India

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