In India responded to the threat of U.S. sanctions because of purchases of Russian weapons

Preparation for the firing of anti-aircraft missile systems s-400 Triumph. Ruslan Krivobok

MOSCOW, 8 Oct — India realizes that the US can impose sanctions against it, but it is an independent policy, and bought Russian weapons, said the chief of army staff of India Bipin Rawat. The words of General reports the New Indian Express.

“Yes, we understand that against us (India. — Approx. ed.) can be sanctioned, but we conduct an independent policy”, — he stressed.

He also added that Russia “should not worry” because of the strengthening of relations between new Delhi and Washington.