AFP
By Krunali Shah
Though India is a sovereign democracy which makes its own decisions, parleying with conflicting world powers is usually a tricky affair.
Lately, India purchasing the S-400 air defense missile system from Russia is being closely watched by the US.
US state department has reportedly discussed with India how a newly enacted law could potentially determine if the purchase is "sanctionable.".......Read rest of article: HERE
"India has made it clear that its relations with countries aren't subject to US approval. India maintains that "our defense requirements are determined by us, independent of pressures and outside influence."
US state department took a cautious approach saying, "We have discussed CAATSA with the Indian government," and the US will help partners "identify and avoid engaging in potentially sanctionable activity.""
US state department took a cautious approach saying, "We have discussed CAATSA with the Indian government," and the US will help partners "identify and avoid engaging in potentially sanctionable activity.""
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