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1st S-400 unit to be ready by April, 4 others by 2023

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1st S-400 unit to be ready by April, 4 others by 2023

While the Narendra Modi government has been tight-lipped about the entire project, officials with direct knowledge of the matter told the Hindustan Times that all five units would be deployed in deep areas to counter threats from China.

All five units of the S-400 system, which can shoot down enemy aircraft or missiles at a range of 40km to 400km, are expected to enter service next year.

The S-400 system was purchased from Russia in a $5 billion deal signed in October 2018.

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Beijing is reluctant to restore the status quo at Gogra Hot Springs in April 2020, nor India’s presence in Depsang, as the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army have faced off at the 597-kilometer Line of Actual Control in Ladakh since May 2020. Raised Unhindered Patrol Rights Daulet Beg Oldi (DBO) Sector and Charding Nullah Junction (CNJ) Demchok Sector. The PLA has deployed two S-400 systems at the LACs in Ngari Gar Gunsa (opposite Demjok) and Nyingchi (opposite Arunachal Pradesh), with the remaining three to counter threats from the Indo-Pacific region.

James O’Brien, the U.S. State Department’s sanctions policy coordinator nominated by President Joe Biden, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during his confirmation hearing last Wednesday that while the U.S. does not encourage India from Russia Purchase of S-400 systems, but Washington decided only after weighing important geostrategic considerations before doing so under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (or CAATSA; a law designed to punish Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and countries dealing with them) Sanctioning India, or granting exemptions in relations with China. He said it was difficult to compare India with Turkey, which has been sanctioned by the United States for buying S-400 systems from Russia, because the latter is a NATO ally and violates traditional agreements on defense procurement systems. By contrast, India is an increasingly important partner and has a traditional defense relationship with Russia.

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With a desire to win a trophy at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo puts an end to transfer speculations, saying, “It’s hard to compete with Al-Hilal but.”

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With a desire to win a trophy at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo puts an end to transfer speculations, saying, “It’s hard to compete with Al-Hilal but.”

Cristiano Ronaldo said it’s not easy in the Saudi Pro league to compete with the likes of Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but he is determined to win more titles.
Portugal star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a hint that he won’t be leaving Al-Nassr anytime soon and is determined to win the trophy with the Saudi Pro League club. The 39-year-old’s contract at Al-Nassar will expire at the end of the season, and the speculations are rife that he might be searching for a new club for his next challenge in the winter transfer window.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said that he is enjoying his life in Saudi and his family is also happy there.

“I’m happy and my family is happy. We started a new life in this beautiful country. Life is good, football is good. In terms of individual and collective, we are still there. We are still improving,” Ronaldo told the Saudi Pro League’s official media channels.

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Meanwhile, Ronaldo has failed to replicate the same success from his previous clubs at Al-Nassr in terms of silverware and said it’s not easy in the Saudi Pro league to compete with the likes of Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but he is determined to win more titles.

“It’s hard to compete with teams like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but we are still there, still pushing and fighting. Football is like that; you have good moments and bad moments. But, for me, the most important thing is to be professional, to push hard, respect the club, respect your contract and believe that things will change – for Al Nassr to try to win more titles,” he added.

The 39-year-old joined Al Nassr in December 2022 during the winter transfer window from Manchester United.

Ronaldo’s second spell at United ended in November 2022 following an explosive TV interview with presenter and journalist Piers Morgan. United terminated Ronaldo’s contract with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was critical of the Glazer family owners, the standard of facilities at the club, and then-manager Erik Ten Hag.

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He has said that AFC Champions League is the one trophy on which he has set his eyes on.

“The [AFC] Champions League is something I want to win for the club. But the most important is to keep pushing and be professional,” he added.

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