The US House of Representatives has made a historic decision and approved legislation that recommends an India-specific waiver under CAATSA as a part of an amendment during floor consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Details:
About CAATSA sanctions:
Sanctions on India:
This was meant for making it difficult for India in making payments in US Dollars to Russia for the purchase of the S-400 systems.
How did the issue raise?
The S-400 is known as Russia’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defense system. The US has already imposed sanctions on Turkey under the CAATSA for the purchase of a batch of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia.
Reasons for waiver and US stand:
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