The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet, led by the missile cruiser “Varyag”, sailed from Vladivostok to participate in the Russian-Chinese “Naval Interaction” naval exercises. TASS.
Work on joint rocket and artillery fire at air targets, naval targets, as well as joint anti-submarine actions in the active phase of the exercises, which will be held in the waters of the East China Sea from December 21 to 27, according to the ministry statement.with the practical use of weapons.
The defense ministry said the main purpose of the exercises is to “strengthen naval cooperation” between Russia and China, “to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific Region” (APR).
Former Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declarationThe actions of NATO and European countries created an explosive situation in the Asia-Pacific region, while the Russian Federation and China strengthen military cooperation and conduct joint exercises.
Previously, it was reported that the Russian and Chinese air forces carried out joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region. at the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation registeredThat the patrol of the Russian Air Force and the PRC Air Force is not aimed at third countries.