The White House was asked, "If China is doing it, it is okay to do it, and India is okay?"

On the morning of August 31st, the "Oriental-20122" military exercise opened at the Shergievsky training field in Unsilisk, Russia. In addition to China, Belarus and other abroad, India also sent troops to participate in the exercise this time, which caused concerns about the United States.

At the White House's news briefing on the 30th, a reporter asked the United States what they had on the India's participation in the Russian army. Any country is worried with the joint exercise with Russia at this time. She said, "Of course, every country can decide whether to participate, I say so much."

Jean-Pierre (picture: Reuters)

For Pierre's response, the reporter asked why the United States did not put pressure on India? "The United States is constantly pressureing China and requires China not to help Russia, but now it is India and the United States partners are working with Russia." In this regard, Pierre emphasized, "My first sentence is very clear, we are worried, we are worried about any country that cooperates with Russia."

When asked if there was a specific action plan such as pressure, Pierre said there was no other that could be supplemented. "Many countries reporters also asked this question, but my statement here is consistent with the US official statement." she says.

The Indian Army participated in the opening ceremony of "Oriental-20122" (Figure: Russia New News Agency)

Under normal circumstances, India's participation in the Russian military exercise is not uncommon. India participated in the "Western-20121" exercise held by the Russian army last year. However, when India participated in "Oriental-20122" this time, it was when the Russian-Ukraine conflict was, so the outside world believed that India was emphasizing that they would continue to maintain neutrality between the United States and Russia.

According to Indian NDTV reports, the Indian Army and the Indian Ministry of Defense have not commented on the Indian army's participation in the exercise.

The "Oriental" series of exercises are one of the four major strategic directions of the Russian army. The "Oriental-20122" exercise will be held in multiple training grounds and related waters in the Eastern Military Region of Russia from September 1, and it will continue until September 7. He participated in the total strength of more than 50,000, and invested more than 5,000 weapons and equipment. China, Algeria, India, Belarus, Tajikistan, Mongolia and other countries participated.

"Oriental -2022" opening ceremony scene (Figure: Russia New News Agency)

According to CCTV news reports, the Chinese participating troops are mainly composed of the army, navy, and air forces of the northern theater. They have participated in more than 2,000 troops, more than 300 vehicles (equipment), 21 fixed -wing aircraft and helicopters, 3 ships and ships. Essence Over the past ten days, China has participated in motorized marching, railway transportation, maritime maneuverability, and air transportation to successfully implement cross -border delivery tasks.

In addition, Tan Kefei, deputy director and spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, also said before that the Chinese army went to Russia to participate in the "Oriental-20122" exercise, aiming to deepen and participate in pragmatic and friendly cooperation between the army of various countries to enhance participation in the performance The strategic cooperation level of all parties to enhance the ability to jointly respond to multiple security threats.

Source: Observer.com/Zhengzheng

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