Russia and China Joint military exercises began on Thursday in the sea of japan. Asó announced the Russian Defense Minister, in a context of strong tensions with Western countries. Meanwhile, USA he watches out of the corner of his eye how events unfold, in view of the belligerent attitude against one of his allies.
Both countries, which share a common desire to counter what they present as US hegemony, have become closer in the military field since the Russian military offensive in Ukraine, which beijing refuses to condemn.
To strengthen their coordination, China and Russia have organized several exercises between their armies in recent months.
Russia and China conduct military tests in the Sea of Japan
The ships and naval aviation aircraft of both countries will participate in the exercise, with the idea of further strengthening the coordination capacity between the forces, strengthening the capacities to ensure peace and regional stability. Anti-aircraft defense, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions are expected to take place throughout the conference.
In March, during the visit of the Chinese president Xi Jinping to the Kremlin together with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putinthe two leaders mentioned in a signed statement their willingness to carry out “regular joint patrols” in order to “deepen mutual trust.”
“The main objective (of these new exercises) is to strengthen naval cooperation between Russia and China, maintain stability and peace in the Asia-Pacific region,” the Russian military said in a statement on Thursday.
These exercises, which are to last until Sunday, involve, among others, anti-submarine ships and Russian corvettes, according to the statement.
“Anti-submarine and naval combat missions” are on the programme, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, adding that joint artillery fire is also “planned”.
Source: Ambito
