As US sanctions loom over Russia deal, India says we follow an independent foreign policy

With the threat of US sanctions looming over India for the impending purchase of S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia, the government on Friday reminded the US that India has always followed an independent foreign policy. The foreign ministry said while India and the US have a comprehensive global strategic partnership, India has a special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia.With the threat of US sanctions looming over India for the impending purchase of S-400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia, the government on Friday reminded the US that India has always followed an independent foreign policy. The foreign ministry said while India and the US have a comprehensive global strategic partnership, India has a special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia.