India joins Russia-Belarus military drills

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Indian troops have joined the Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 military drills, Russian state agency TASS reported, in a display that underscores Moscow’s enduring ties with New Delhi amid rising tensions between India and the United States. The Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed it sent 65 armed forces personnel to the five-day exercise, which concluded September 16. The manoeuvres, involving about 100,000 troops, featured nuclear-capable