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India Considers Russian Fighter Jets Amid US Tensions

12/1/2025

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India plans to discuss purchasing the Su-57 fighter jets and the S-500 missile defense system during President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit, under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
This move comes despite the Trump administration's efforts to limit dealings between India and Russia.
A potential agreement could complicate India's trade relations with the United States, which has opposed India's arms purchases from Moscow.

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India plans to discuss purchasing the Su-57 fighter jets and the S-500 missile defense system during President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit, under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
This move comes despite the Trump administration's efforts to limit dealings between India and Russia.
A potential agreement could complicate India's trade relations with the United States, which has opposed India's arms purchases from Moscow.