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U.S. slams Russia over S-400 deals
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- Top U.S. diplomat for Political Military Affairs, Clarke Cooper, called out Russia and China for exploiting countries’ security requirements.
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- Countries like Russia and China are using arms sales and security assistance to weaken the U.S.’s global influence and strengthen their own, Mr. Cooper said
- India had decided to buy the S-400 for $5.2 billion in 2018
- The decision could potentially attract U.S. sanctions under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
- The U.S. President has the authority to grant waivers under various conditions but the administration has repeatedly cautioned countries, including India, that it is at risk of sanctions if it goes ahead with the Russian deal.
Source
The Hindu