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.
International relations
Russia drills set stage for China, India troops to meet amid tension
Neighbors in Himalayan standoff expected to participate; start pushed to Thursday
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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
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