Despite boasting only one sixth of the 2018 contingent, "East 2022" maneuver stands out for the presence of Moscow's partner countries.More than a great military show, it is a message to the West. After weeks of preparations, Moscow gave the starting signal for the Wostok 2022 maneuver (East 2022): until September 5, Air Force and paratroopers, among others, they will demonstrate their combat readiness at 13 exercise sites in Russia.Training takes place in Siberia, the Far East and in the seas of Okhotsk and Japan.Although the government has not disclosed the exact number of participants, the maneuver is expected to have more than 50,000 troops, 140 aircraft and 60 warships.So it will be much smaller than Wostok 2018, when it gathered 300,000 troops, a record since the end of the Cold War.One of the factors that most attract international attention this time is the announced participation of several partner nations.The message to the West is clear: Russia continues to have strong and close allies, and is capable of great maneuver, even with so many troops deployed to Ukraine.China: From Rivals to Partners China is the most powerful partner at Wostok 2022, having deployed thousands of troops, thus underlining its solidarity with Russia, as it did four years ago.Although long considered strategic competitors, the Chinese were integrated into all levels of maneuver.In previous years, Moscow had mainly bet on allies that had been under its direct control during Soviet times.Beijing did not see Russian aggression against Ukraine as a reason to cancel its participation in the exercise along its northern border.On the contrary: "The goal is to deepen practical and friendly cooperation with armies of participating states, increase the level of strategic collaboration and strengthen the ability to react to different security threats," commented the Chinese Ministry of Defense.The first national troops have already arrived in the Primorsky region in the far east of Russia.This is not the first joint maneuver of the two powers - which, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on February 24, had committed themselves to an "unlimited friendship": in May, their bombers were already training together in the zone of Japan and South Korea.Despite this, Beijing has so far been reluctant to send soldiers or heavy military equipment in support of Russia in Ukraine.India: on both sides of the wall Like China, India has also avoided condemning Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.Delhi seeks a middle way: on the one hand, it provides humanitarian assistance to the country under Russian aggression;on the other hand it maintains close cooperation with Moscow.One example is that it continues to buy Russian oil in large volume, rejected by the West.Regarding military cooperation, the Indian government seeks contact with both sides.Recently, American special units trained with Indian units on the Chinese border.At the same time, there is speculation about India's intention to buy a long-range hypersonic bomber from Russia.The Indian media has been reporting for weeks that the country intends to participate in Wostok 2022, albeit with a modest contingent of a maximum of 75 soldiers.This is not a first either: in 2021 India sent a detachment to the Zapad maneuver in western Russia.Belarus: Discreet Support Against Ukraine Earlier this year, Belarus served as a deployment area for Russian troops for the offensive into Ukrainian territory.In the Moscow version, at the time the more than 100,000 troops had simply gathered for a joint military maneuver.On the other hand, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has so far avoided interfering in the war with his own soldiers.Compared with this mass mobilization in the west, Belarus' participation in Wostok is rather symbolic: just over 250 soldiers from a mechanized brigade of the western task force, reports the Ministry of Defense in Minsk.Tajikistan and Mongolia: balance between Moscow and Beijing It is not surprising that Tajikistan and Mongolia participate in Wostok 2022. Both maintain close military cooperation with Russia, as well as being economically dependent on it.The Chinese presence can also contribute to this decision, since traditionally Mongolian foreign policy pursues the goal of maintaining good and balanced relations with its self;border: 1px solid transparent;border-radius: 10px;object-fit: cover;} .share-media > a > img { width: 35px;height: 35px;display: block;} .mobile-share { display: none;} .link-darkblue { color: var(--bluelink) !important;} @media (max-width: 767px) { .box-menulateral ul li:nth-of-type(1) a { font-size: 30px;} .box-menulateral ul li a { font-size: 26px;} .feature-image > figure > img { height: auto;} .mobile-share { display: block;width: 300px;margin-top: 10px;} .share-media > a > img { display: inline;} .nav-internal { justify-content: flex-start;font-size: 18px;line height: 25px;} .title { font-size: 38px;text-align: left;line height: 44px;} .subtitle { text-align: left;font-size: 20px;line height: 22px;} .box-status { text-align: left;} } @media (max-width: 425px) { .advertising { display: none;} .topo-matter { width: 100%;} .box-status > span:first-of-type { display: block;} .topo-matter > * { width: 100%;} .feature-image > figure { width: 100%;} .mobile-share { display: block;width: 100%;margin: 10px auto;} .share-media > a > img { display: inline;} } .cover3-materia1 { grid-area: materia1;} .cover3-materia2 { grid-area: materia2;} .cover3-materia3 { grid-area: materia3;} .cover3-materia4 { grid-area: materia4;} .cover3-materia5 { grid-area: materia5;} @media (max-width: 1024px) { .advertising { display: none;} } .box-footer { background-color: var(--bluelink);display: none;} .footer-image img { display: block;width: 105;height: 25px;margin: 20px auto;} .footer-image .rights { display: block;margin: 0 auto;text-align: center;color: var(--graydefault);font-family: roboto condensed;} .banner-top-banner { display: none;} .super-banner-center { margin: 0 auto;margin-top: 50px;} .bannerbottomdesktop { position: fixed;bottom: 0;left: 50%;margin-left: -160px;z-index: 5;display: block;width: 468px;height: 60px;} @media (max-width: 768px) { .bannerbottomdesktop { display: none;} } @media (max-width: 475px) { .super-banner-center { display: none;} .banner-top-banner { display: block;margin-bottom: 30px;} }Journalism, culture and stories in a single multistreaming.Cookies help us to administer this website.By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.Read More or Accept.Despite boasting only one sixth of the 2018 contingent, "East 2022" maneuver stands out for the presence of Moscow's partner countries.More than a great military show, it is a message to the West. After weeks of preparations, Moscow gave the starting signal for the Wostok 2022 maneuver (East 2022): until September 5, Air Force and paratroopers, among others, they will demonstrate their combat readiness at 13 exercise sites in Russia.Training takes place in Siberia, the Far East and in the seas of Okhotsk and Japan.Although the government has not disclosed the exact number of participants, the maneuver is expected to have more than 50,000 troops, 140 aircraft and 60 warships.So it will be much smaller than Wostok 2018, when it gathered 300,000 troops, a record since the end of the Cold War.One of the factors that most attract international attention this time is the announced participation of several partner nations.The message to the West is clear: Russia continues to have strong and close allies, and is capable of great maneuver, even with so many troops deployed to Ukraine.China: From Rivals to Partners China is the most powerful partner at Wostok 2022, having deployed thousands of troops, thus underlining its solidarity with Russia, as it did four years ago.Although long considered strategic competitors, the Chinese were integrated into all levels of maneuver.In previous years, Moscow had mainly bet on allies that had been under its direct control during Soviet times.Beijing did not see Russian aggression against Ukraine as a reason to cancel its participation in the exercise along its northern border.On the contrary: "The goal is to deepen practical and friendly cooperation with armies of participating states, increase the level of strategic collaboration and strengthen the ability to react to different security threats," commented the Chinese Ministry of Defense.The first national troops have already arrived in the Primorsky region in the far east of Russia.This is not the first joint maneuver of the two powers - which, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on February 24, had committed themselves to an "unlimited friendship": in May, their bombers were already training together in the zone of Japan and South Korea.Despite this, Beijing has so far been reluctant to send soldiers or heavy military equipment in support of Russia in Ukraine.India: on both sides of the wall Like China, India has also avoided condemning Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.Delhi seeks a middle way: on the one hand, it provides humanitarian assistance to the country under Russian aggression;on the other hand it maintains close cooperation with Moscow.One example is that it continues to buy Russian oil in large volume, rejected by the West.With regard to military cooperation, the Indian government seeks contact with both sides.Recently, American special units trained with Indian units on the Chinese border.At the same time, there is speculation about India's intention to buy a long-range hypersonic bomber from Russia.The Indian media has been reporting for weeks that the country intends to participate in Wostok 2022, albeit with a modest contingent of a maximum of 75 soldiers.This is not a first either: in 2021 India sent a detachment to the Zapad maneuver in western Russia.Belarus: Discreet Support Against Ukraine Earlier this year, Belarus served as a deployment area for Russian troops for the offensive into Ukrainian territory.In the Moscow version, at the time the more than 100,000 troops had simply gathered for a joint military maneuver.On the other hand, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has so far avoided interfering in the war with his own soldiers.Compared with this mass mobilization in the west, Belarus' participation in Wostok is rather symbolic: just over 250 soldiers from a mechanized brigade of the western task force, reports the Ministry of Defense in Minsk.Tajikistan and Mongolia: balance between Moscow and Beijing It is not surprising that Tajikistan and Mongolia participate in Wostok 2022. Both maintain close military cooperation with Russia, as well as being economically dependent on it.The Chinese presence can also contribute to this decision, as traditionally Mongolian foreign policy pursues the goal of maintaining good and balanced relations with its only neighbors, Russia and China.In addition to this symbolic aspect, it is possible that Tajikistan and Mongolia are interested in seeing Russian military technology in action.Author: Andreas NollCookies help us to administer this website.By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.Read More or Accept.Cookies help us to administer this website.By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.Privacy PolicyCopyright © 2021. All rights reserved.Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved.