Talks between the two armies to reduce border tensions are stuck in a stalemate and the disengagement process in Ladakh has hit a roadblock. The Pakistan Army is also likely to take part in the exercise, Kavkaz-2020, said one of the officials cited above. Eighteen countries are expected to take part in the exercise, including the member-states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). India is sending a tri-services contingent of 150 to 200 personnel to Russia for the drills scheduled from September 15 to 26. The commanders set the time-frame and method of disengagement while the WMCC monitors the process.

Source: Hindustan Times August 25, 2020 18:40 UTC