Russia begins military exercises with China and India
Military personnel from India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Syria and several former Soviet countries will participate in the exercise.
Russia large-scale with Chinese forces in the east of the country military started training. Against the backdrop of tensions with the West over the war in Ukraine, Moscow is strengthening its defense ties with Beijing.
“Vostok 2022” (East 2022) exercises are held in various locations in the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. More than 50,000 will participate in the training that will continue on September 7 soldiermore than 5 thousand weapons, including 140 aircraft, 60 military the ship will join.
Military personnel from India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Syria and several former Soviet countries will participate in the exercise. of Russia Ministry of Defence Azerbaijan said that he will participate in the training as a partner. Azerbaijan and did not officially confirm the information.
India maintains a neutral position in Russia’s war in Ukraine and maintains good relations with both the West and Moscow.
China also did not criticize Russia for this war. USA and NATOaccused of provoking Moscow and condemned Western sanctions against Moscow.
Russia in turn USAstrongly supported China, which is experiencing tension with USA Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy PelosiAfter his visit to Taiwan, the tension became even more intense.
Russia President Vladimir Putin He drew a parallel between US support for Ukraine and Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, calling both of them part of America’s attempts to destabilize the world.