Russia announces joint naval drills with China in East China Sea

Russia announces joint naval drills with China in East China Sea

Russia announces joint naval drills with China in East China Sea

MOSCOW — Moscow introduced on Monday that a number of of its warships would participate in naval workout routines this week with Beijing, as Russia and China deepen ties amid stress from the West.

“The maneuvers will take place from December 21 to 27 in the East China Sea. The main goal of the exercises is to strengthen naval cooperation… and maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region,” the Russian protection ministry mentioned. — Agence France-Presse