It indeed was a strong statement even for Indian audience, but Pakistan has bought Russian stuff before as well.
Even the recent Russian origin purchases which are being and have been acquired acquired could not have been given without Russian nod.
When the Americans were not directly selling weapons to India due to certain reasons, they allowed the Israelis and certain other countries to do so.
No matter how happy the Indians here may be, this is how things initiate in the early days and then progress further.
But the main stuff here is not acquisition of Russian weaponry, it is more of geo-political breakthrough.
For those who can not fathom the complexities of such interaction, may remain happy.
Even the recent Russian origin purchases which are being and have been acquired acquired could not have been given without Russian nod.
When the Americans were not directly selling weapons to India due to certain reasons, they allowed the Israelis and certain other countries to do so.
No matter how happy the Indians here may be, this is how things initiate in the early days and then progress further.
But the main stuff here is not acquisition of Russian weaponry, it is more of geo-political breakthrough.
For those who can not fathom the complexities of such interaction, may remain happy.