Premier and Putin Work on Arms Deals
From Times Wire Reports
Russia and India forged a strategic partnership in a bid to rekindle the warmth of their Cold War-era friendship during Russian President Vladimir V. Putin’s visit but stressed that they were not seeking to create a new military-political alliance. Sales and license agreements for Russian tanks and fighter jets were close to being signed, and a deal to sell India multiple rocket launchers was also being considered, a Russian source told reporters accompanying Putin.
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