In the Kremlin told about the talks between Putin and modi on the supply of s-400
Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said that Putin's meeting with the Prime Minister of India Narendra modi discussed the issue of military-technical cooperation, for example, addressed the question of deliveries of s-400.
Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov said that Putin's meeting with the Prime Minister of India Narendra modi discussed the issue of military-technical cooperation, for example, addressed the question of deliveries of s-400.
Peskov said that India has great interest in Russian anti-aircraft missile systems. He added that the development of the option contract is favorable.
"Yes, without a doubt, it was addressed, and everything is evolving positively," He said.
Answering a journalist's question, whether India expressed concern about the pressure from the United States, the press-Secretary highlighted the importance of discussing the bilateral relations, and not " with third countries, it is a priority ".
first s-400 bought the Turkey. 1st stage of supply of Russian anti-aircraft missile complexes began in July, before the end of September Moscow will put Ankara on the elements of the second battery of s-400.
contract for 2, 5 billion dollars was concluded in 2017. Part of the agreement, Ankara will pay for itself, Part will cover the Russian loan. Turkey became the third after Belarus and China, the country to which Moscow supplies " Triumphs ", soon to be joined by India.
The United States demanded to cancel the agreement and instead buy them a Patriot. Otherwise, Washington does not rule out the possibility to delay or even cancel the sale of Ankara's newest F-35 fighter, but Turkey did not want to make concessions.
S-400 "Triumph" is a modern long-range SAM designed to take down aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as among them medium range, can also be used against ground targets.
Range up to 400 kilometers, it is capable to destroy targets at altitudes up to 30 kilometers.
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