Joint Sea-2025 exercises commenced near Vladivostok, Russia, lasting three days as China and Russia enhance military cooperation to counter a US-led order. The exercises include submarine rescue, anti-submarine, air defense, and maritime combat operations. Participating are four Chinese vessels and Russian ships. They reflect a deepening of ties between the two nations, particularly after Western sanctions against Russia. Japan's Ministry of Defence raised security concerns over this cooperation. The Russian Navy stated that the exercise is defensive and not aimed at other countries.
The Joint Sea-2025 exercises began in waters near the Russian port of Vladivostok and will last for three days, China's Ministry of National Defence said in a statement on Sunday.
Four Chinese vessels, including guided-missile destroyers Shaoxing and Urumqi, are participating in the exercises, alongside Russian ships, the ministry said.
This year's drills were aimed at further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia.
The exercise is defensive in nature and is not directed against other countries, the Russian Navy Pacific Fleet said earlier this week.
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