Russian Military to Participate in Chinese Exercise in September, Reports State Media

Russia to Participate in Joint Military Exercises with China

BEIJING – Russia’s military is set to deploy naval and air forces to participate in exercises conducted by China in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk this September, according to reports from the official Xinhua news agency.

These drills are designed to enhance "the level of strategic coordination between the Chinese and Russian militaries and improve their capability to collectively address security threats," as stated by Xinhua.