Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (September 26) said that the MiG-21 was not just an aircraft or a machine but a testament to the deep bilateral ties between India and Russia.

"MiG-21 is not only an aircraft or a machine, but it is also a proof of deep ties between India and Russia," said Singh while addressing the gathering on the occasion of the decommissioning ceremony of the Russian-origin MiG-21 at the Chandigarh Air Force Station.

India-Russia ties and Trump’s tariffs

The Defence Minister’s comment comes at a time when ties between India and the US have become strained following US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a cumulative tariff of 50 per cent on Indian goods, out of which 25 per cent is a penalty for India’s purchase of Russian oi,l which he claims is being

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