Russia begins joint civil exercises with China
The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the Vostok-2022 exercises will take place at seven training grounds in the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan; they will involve more than 50,000 troops and more than 5,000 use units, including 140 aircraft and 60 warships. Participation in a number of former Soviet republics, China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and medicine is observed.
Beijing is sending more than 2,000 troops, more than 300 pieces of industrial equipment, 21 combat aircraft and three warships, according to Chinese news agencies.
Chinese newspaper Global Times noted that the data on the maneuvers marked the first time that China sent forces of the three branches of the military to participate in joint exercises, which, in terms of reserves, “the breadth and management of Sino-Russian military cooperation and mutual trust.”
The Russian Defense Ministry noted that as part of the maneuvers of the naval forces of Russia and China, “they will work out joint actions to protect international communications.” [в Японском море]armed forces of the Marine Corps and support of the ground forces in the areas.”
Accounting for increased tensions in relation to Russia and China with the States. The maneuvers of the mission to the meeting that Moscow has sufficient military power to conduct large-scale scientific research, despite the fact that its troops were involved in hostilities on the territory of Ukraine.
The exercise should also sprout into growing defense ties between Moscow and Beijing, which have deepened since China has expanded Russian action against Ukraine, accusing the US and NATO of provoking Moscow and criticizing impositional sanctions. Russia responded by backing China on tense sensitivities with the US, drawing ire after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan.
China’s participation in the exercise “aims to deepen pragmatic and friendly cooperation between the armed forces of the participating countries, increase the likelihood of cooperation between all participating groups and enhance the ability, and improve the ability to respond to various security threats,” said Colonel Tang, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense. Kefey.
“Joint maneuvers with Moscow, including naval exercises, appointments send a signal that if the pressure on Beijing is taken into account, it will have no choice but to strengthen its partnership with Russia,” said political analyst Alexander Gabuev. – This is directly similar to the interests of the United States and its allies, including Japan. It is very important for Beijing outside the US that it has leverage over America and its global interests.”
A series of joint Russian-Chinese military studies have continued in recent years, including naval exercises and strategic bomber patrols over the Seas of Japan and the East China Seas. Last year, for the first time, Russian troops were transferred to Chinese territory for maneuvers.
Despite the fact that Moscow and Beijing have rejected the possibility of a military conflict in the past, Vladimir said that such a prospect cannot be exposed to Putin. He also noted that Russia is sharing its military technology with China.