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Officials say efforts were made to speed up deal; dismiss CAATSA concerns
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A view of the new S-400 surface-to-air missile system. Photo used for representation purpose only. File
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Officials say efforts were made to speed up deal; dismiss CAATSA concerns
The delivery schedule for the S-400 long range air defence systems was on track for the end of 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior defence official said.
“The deal is on track and deliveries are expected to begin by November this year,” the official said.
Two officials independently stated that efforts were made to speed up the deal but the Russian side had conveyed this was not possible.