Russia, India Extend Military Cooperation Deal Despite US Sanctions Risk

A file image of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to their annual bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Goa, India, on Oct. 15, 2016. Manish Swarup/AP Photo

Russia and India on Monday extended a military cooperation deal through to 2030 and signed a $5.4 billion missile defense system contract, despite a possibility of sanctions from the United States.

The bilateral agreements were made between Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart, General Sergey Shoigu, hours before a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 21st annual India-Russia summit.