Russia drills set stage for China, India troops to meet amid tension

Neighbors in Himalayan standoff expected to participate; start pushed to Thursday

Chinese and Russian national guards take part in a joint drill in China in 2017. Beijing's troops will participate in the Vostok 2022 drills hosted by Russia. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

August 29, 2022 18:13 JST

Updated on August 30, 2022 12:30 JST

NEW DELHI -- Russia is due to host closely watched multinational military exercises, starting this week, as its war rages in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions simmer in Asia.

China has confirmed it will take part in the Vostok 2022 drills. All eyes are on the likely participation of troops from India, which has been quiet about its attendance but was named in a statement by Beijing. Russia's state-run news agency Tass also said India would take part.