China and Russia want to do joint military naval exercises, in full war in Ukraine, the announcement was made by the Chinese during this day, and it does not come as a big surprise, since we are talking about two very close countries, which have supported each other in the last decades, from many points of view.
China and Russia could also carry out joint patrols in various territorial waters of their own, something that would contribute even more to strengthening the relations between the two countries, they need each other to be able to face the international coalition, which does not she is just friendly with the Russians now.
"China is trying to organize regular exercises with the Russian Navy. China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu said he hoped for regular joint exercises and patrols by the Russian and Chinese navies, Reuters reported on July 3.
The navies of China and Russia have held several joint naval exercises during Russia's large-scale war in Ukraine, including in the Gulf of Oman in March, in South African waters in February, or in the East China Sea last December."
⚡️China looks to hold regular drills with the Russian Navy.
China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu said he hopes for regular joint exercises and patrols by the Russian and the Chinese navies, Reuters reported on July 3. pic.twitter.com/etMEKbp0Wk
- The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) July 3, 2023
