India responded to the threat of US sanctions because of the purchase of S-400 from Russia

The chief of staff of the Indian Army, General Rawat Bipin, said that India was pursuing an independent policy, despite the threat of sanctions from the United States. He made this statement after signing a contract for the purchase of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia, reports The New Indian Express.
“Yes, we understand that sanctions can be imposed against us, but we are pursuing an independent policy,” said Mr. Bipin. He added that in the future India would like to buy Kamov’s helicopters and other weapons from Russia.
Recall, Russia and India last week signed a contract for the supply of five S-400 regiments. The Kremlin reported that the amount of the transaction is $ 5.43 billion. The agreement, as expected, was signed during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Delhi.
After signing the contract, the United States warned about the threat of restrictive measures within the framework of the Law on Counteracting the Opponents of the United States through Sanctions (CAATSA). Washington urged the allies to abandon transactions with Russia, "which could provoke the use of sanctions."