India joins Russia’s Vostok 2022; U.S 'concerned' over drill amid Ukraine war

• The White House press secretary, when asked about India's involvement in Vostok 2022, said that the US is concerned as the military drill in Russia comes amidst the Ukraine war. However, the White House press secretary further added that every participating country will make its own decisions, hinting that the US won't interfere. India will take part in the multi-nation military drill hosted by Russia but will stay away from its maritime component to avoid hurting the sensitivity of Japan. The Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) will take part in the drill in the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan as part of the Vostok 2022. India, however, will not attend the sea drill, which triggered protests from Japan. The Vostok drill in Russia from September 1-7 is being closely tracked globally as it is the first major such drill to take place after Russia invaded Ukraine. Watch this report for more details.