The Times: India "Crossed the Red Line," Sending Troops to Participate in the Russia-Belarus "West-2025" Military Exercise!
The Times published an article on September 15.
India sent 65 soldiers to participate in the large-scale Russia-Belarus "West-2025" military exercise.
This has caused a strong reaction from Western analysts.
They believe that New Delhi "crossed the red line," strengthening its military cooperation with Moscow against the backdrop of tense relations with the United States.
About 30,000 Russian and Belarusian troops conducted simulated ballistic missile launches and air attacks.
Indian soldiers were deployed at the Mullino range in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, far from the NATO border.
The Indian Ministry of Defense stated that the purpose of participation was to strengthen defense cooperation and trust with Russia and exchange experience within the framework of joint tactical exercises.
However, in the West, this move by Delhi is seen as a worrying signal.
German analyst Ulrich Speck pointed out that India "crossed the red line,"
while Finnish expert Sari Alho Hafren called its participation "unnecessary and looks bad."
American advisor David Merkel emphasized that New Delhi's decision shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing reliance on Moscow.
The exercise took place in Belarus from September 12 to 16.
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