"Thousands of troops from Russia and Belarus have been rehearsing war with NATO and now India has joined the military exercises. Russia and Belarus have around 30,000 soldiers and India has sent around 65 military personnel who are training for war with NATO. The Indian Defence Ministry said the personnel include some Vladimir Putin's troops as they are "further strengthen defence co-operation and foster camaraderie between India and Russia, thereby reinforcing the spirit of collaboration and mutual trust.""
"David Merkel, an American geostrategy consultant who previously led the Europe and Eurasia divisions of the US State Department said, "India's active participation in the Zapad exercise, following the drone incursion on Poland and chilling relations between Washington and New Delhi, raises concerns about the future extent of the US-India security relationship. [It] demonstrates the priority New Delhi places on its relations with Moscow, something Modi is leaning on more given the uncertainty of his relationship with President Trump.""
Thousands of troops from Russia and Belarus conducted rehearsals simulating war with NATO, involving about 30,000 soldiers. India sent roughly 65 military personnel to participate in those exercises. The Indian Defence Ministry characterized the participation as strengthening defence cooperation and fostering camaraderie between India and Russia. India maintains one of the world’s largest armies with about 1.5 million active personnel and 960,000 reserves. Analysts warned of geopolitical consequences: one consultant said India’s participation raises concerns about the future US-India security relationship and priority given to ties with Moscow, while another said Delhi "crossed the red line."
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