The stalemate comes after top Indian and Chinese military commanders held talks on July 14 to discuss the road map for disengagement between their forces. The overall de-escalation of conflict is a long way off,” said a second official, who did not wish to be named. The Chinese would be happy with status quo as they are already sitting in what we consider to be Indian territory. The Indian Air Force could also deploy its new Rafale fighters in the Ladakh sector as part of India’s overarching plan to strengthen its military posture in the region, officials previously indicated to HT. India and China remain committed to “complete disengagement” which is an “intricate process” and “requires constant verification”, the Indian Army said in a statement last week.

Source: Hindustan Times July 22, 2020 18:24 UTC