US concerned about India's participation in Russia military exercises
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, on Aug 29, 2022.
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PUBLISHED ONAugust 31, 2022 1:23 AM
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – The US is concerned about India's plans to participate in joint military exercises with Russia, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday (Aug 30).
Last month, Moscow announced plans to hold "Vostok" (East) exercises from Aug 30 to Sept 5, even as it wages a costly war in Ukraine.
The military exercises are expected to include China, India, Belarus, Mongolia, Tajikistan and other countries, China's defence ministry has said.
Asked about India's participation, Jean-Pierre told reporters as President Joe Biden flew to Pennsylvania that the US was concerned about any country participating in military exercises with Russia while it is at war with Ukraine.
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