independent Russian (in exile)

Reports Moscow and Delhi negotiating additional S-400 sets beyond the $5.4B 2018 contract, noting the first three were delivered by 2023 and the final two slipped because of the Ukraine war. Frames continued arms ties as a hedge against Western pressure.

“Russia and India are in talks for additional S-400 deliveries beyond the 2018 contract, with the outstanding sets now said to be 'back on schedule.'”