India has shown the courage of conviction to sign the S-400 ‘Triumf’ missile system deal with Russia (“India, Russia sign S-400 missile deal after summit”, October 6). That neither Russian President Vladimir Putin nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to it in their press statements should not be cause for worry. After all, it is a done deal. India also need not bother much about possible American sanctions. The deal also underscores the fact that the India-Russia relationship has stood the test of time.
C.G. Kuriakose,
Kothamangalam, Kerala