We don't recognise unilateral sanctions, defence ties with India advancing well: Russia

The implementation of the ongoing Russia-India defence deals, including the supply of a batch of S-400 missile systems, is advancing well despite the threat of US sanctions, the Russian embassy in Delhi said on Monday.

The Russian embassy also said that India should not be worried about its relationship with Pakistan but noted that Moscow is committed to develop ties with Islamabad as it is a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Addressing a press conference, Russian ambassador Nikolay Kudashev appeared to criticise the US sanctions on Turkey for procuring the S-400 missile systems under a USD 2.5 billion deal, saying Moscow does not recognise such unilateral actions.