Despite the ongoing war between a stubborn Russia and a reluctant Ukraine, Russia isn’t backing down from its joint military exercises. “Vostok” exercises were declared by Moscow last month, stating the event occurrence from August 30th to September 5th, within which countries India, China, Mongolia, Belarus, Tajikistan, among others, are participants. US White House press secretary Jean-Pierre stated the President’s worry of any country joining Russian military exercises while it wages war.