India, Russia sign Arctic militarization pact

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his “dear friend” Vladimir Putin officially agreed to a “new phase” of naval partnership during Putin’s two-day visit to India last week. It grants India access to ports on Russia’s Northern Sea Route, an increasingly important passageway that shortens voyages between Asia and Northern Europe by nearly 50 percent and bypasses Western nations. Russia will also train Indian sailors and may grant them access to Russian warships. This pact symbolizes Russia’s tightening grip on India despite Western pressure. Watch Asia’s largest powers closely: The Bible prophesies that they will ultimately amass a military of 200 million troops.