A representative of the Indian Ministry of Defense wrote about this on his Twitter.

However, in view of Pandemic and consequent difficulties in exercise, including arrangements of logistics, India has decided not to send contingent this year to Kavkaz-2020. The same has been informed to the Russian side.

- ADG (M&C) DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) August 29, 2020

It is noted that India is withdrawing from participation due to difficulties associated with the coronavirus pandemic.

The Russian side was informed about this decision.

Earlier in the Trans-Baikal Territory, bilateral tactical exercises were held for servicemen of two combined-arms formations of the Eastern Military District.