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Putin affirms Russia's commitment to Su-57 fighter jet collaboration with India
Russia ready to supply, develop Su-57 fighter jets with India: Putin
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is ready to collaborate with India on the Sukhoi 57 (Su-57) fighter jet program, highlighting the potential for joint development and supply. He praised India's independent foreign policy and the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations.
- 01Putin stated that Russia proposed joint development of the Su-57 fighter jet to India, which was initially declined.
- 02He emphasized the Su-57 as a leading fifth-generation stealth fighter, claiming it to be the best in the world.
- 03Putin criticized U.S. pressures on India regarding its relations with Russia, calling them detrimental.
- 04He reaffirmed the special strategic partnership between India and Russia, rooted in decades of cooperation since 1947.
- 05Putin acknowledged India's significant achievements as an independent nation.
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During the St Petersburg Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia's readiness to collaborate with India on the Sukhoi 57 (Su-57) fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft program. He noted that Russia had previously proposed joint development of the aircraft, which India chose to decline at the time. Putin described the Su-57 as a leading platform in modern aviation, asserting its superiority in fifth-generation technology. He also praised India's independent foreign policy, criticizing U.S. attempts to influence India's relationship with Russia as harmful to bilateral and international relations. Putin characterized the India-Russia relationship as a special strategic partnership, highlighting its historical roots dating back to 1947 and India's significant progress as a nation. He reiterated that Russia is open to supplying the Su-57 and continuing its development with India.
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The collaboration on the Su-57 could enhance India's defense capabilities and strengthen its strategic partnership with Russia.
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