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Zero Hedge: 'Thank You, Vladimir': Modi Unveils Factory That Will Build 750,000 Kalashnikovs For Indian Military
Much the West's chagrin, Pakistan's decision to release a captured Indian fighter pilot did surprisingly little to de-escalate tensions with India. And as deadly shelling along the heavily militarized "line of control" continues, it's becoming apparent that the most anxiety-provoking outbreak of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors isn't just going to resolve itself.
And as world powers jockey to mediate the conflict, the opening of a factory in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh where hundreds of thousands of AK-203s will be produced might portend an important development in the conflict: As Washington urges New Delhi to embrace a more peaceful tact, and other Western powers (like the UK) have tried to pressure Pakistan, Moscow is aligning itself closer to India.
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Update: Russia is also providing subs .... India, Russia to Sign $3.3Bln Nuclear Submarine Deal on 7 March - Report (Sputnik).
WNU Editor: This Russian - India military defense cooperation/relationship has its roots from talks that were conducted last year .... ‘A new impetus’: Putin and Modi praise ‘extremely productive’ Sochi talks (RT).
