Major setback to China, Russia announced suspension of S-400 missile to China

Moscow: In another setback to China Russia has announced suspension of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to China and said the resumption of further deliveries is yet to be ascertained. This time, Russia announced the postponement of the delivery of missiles for the Chinese S-400 system. To a certain extent, we can say that it is for the sake of China. Getting a gun is not as easy as signing an invoice after receiving a weapon.”

In 2018, China received the first batch of S-400 missile. Russia’s suspension of S-400 missiles to China comes after Moscow had earlier accused Beijing of spying, despite the two countries enjoying considerably good relations over the years.

The S-400 air defence missile system is considered the most advanced of its kind in Russia. It is capable of destroying targets at a distance of up to 400 kilometres and a height of up to 30 kilometres.