BRICS Fleets Move Into the Indian Ocean: Why Did India Suddenly Stay Away?
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Source: Zee News | Original Published At: 2026-01-08 01:22:53 UTC
Key Points
- BRICS naval exercise involving Russia, China, Iran, and South Africa occurred without India's participation.
- India's decision to skip the drill reflects deliberate political calculations regarding China relations.
- Exercise included significant naval assets: Russian and Chinese destroyers, Iranian frigates, and South African vessels.
- India-China diplomatic engagement shows progress in trade/tourism but military cooperation remains restricted.
- India expands maritime partnerships elsewhere, including leadership of Combined Task Force 154 training initiatives.