Amid Western Concerns, India Sends Army Contingent to Russian Vostok 2022 Exercise

摘要

Coming close on the heels of India's first vote against Russia at the United Nations (UN), the Indian Army participated in the Vostok-2022 multilateral, strategic and command exercise organised by Russia at its Sergeyevsky Training Ground of the Eastern Military District, held from 1-7 September. The move invited mixed reactions from global powers. Aimed at demonstrating interoperability and coordination amongst participating military contingents and observers, Vostok-2022 was the first of Russia's large-scale military drills to be held since the War in Ukraine began in February this year.