The maneuvers are also intended to show that Moscow has sufficient military power for massive exercises, even as its troops take part in military action in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Vostok 2022 (East 2022) exercise will be held until September 7 at seven firing ranges in the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan and will involve more than 50,000 soldiers and more than 5,000 weapons units, including 140 of aircraft and 60 warships. The chief of the Russian General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, will personally oversee the exercises, which will involve troops from various former Soviet nations, China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Syria. The Ministry of Defense noted that as part of the maneuvers, the Russian and Chinese navies in the Sea of Japan “will carry out joint action to protect maritime communications, areas of maritime economic activity and support ground troops in coastal areas.” Beijing sent more than 2,000 troops along with more than 300 military vehicles, 21 fighter jets and three warships to take part in the drills, Chinese news reports said. China’s Global Times newspaper noted that the maneuvers marked the first time China had sent forces from three branches of its military to participate in a single Russian exercise, in what it described as a demonstration of the breadth and depth of China-Russia military cooperation. and mutual trust. The exercises show growing defense ties between Moscow and Beijing, which have strengthened since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on February 24. China has steadfastly refused to criticize Russia’s actions, accusing the US and NATO of provoking Moscow, and has cracked down on sanctions imposed on Moscow. Russia, in turn, has strongly backed China amid tensions with the US following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan. Putin has drawn parallels between US support for Ukraine and Pelosi’s trip, describing them as part of Washington’s alleged efforts to foment global instability. Alexander Gabuyev, a political analyst who closely follows Russia-China relations, noted that “it is very important for Beijing to show the US that it has leverage to pressure America and its global interests.” “The joint maneuvers with Moscow, including the naval exercises, are intended to signal that if the pressure on Beijing continues it will have no choice but to strengthen military cooperation with Russia,” Gabuyev said. “It will have a direct impact on the interests of the US and its allies, including Japan.” He noted that the Kremlin, for its part, wants to show that the country’s military is strong enough to flex its might elsewhere than the campaign in Ukraine. “The Russian leadership is showing that everything is going according to plan, and the country and its military have the resources to conduct the maneuvers together with the special military operation,” Gabuyev said. The exercise continues a series of joint war games by Russia and China in recent years, including naval exercises and patrols by long-range bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. Last year, Russian troops were deployed for the first time on Chinese soil for joint maneuvers. China’s participation in the drills “aims to deepen realistic and friendly cooperation between the militaries of participating countries, enhance the level of strategic cooperation among all participating parties, and enhance the ability to jointly respond to various security threats,” he said. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Tan Kefei said last week. Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have developed strong personal ties to strengthen a “strategic partnership” between the former communist rivals as both are at loggerheads with the U.S. Although Moscow and Beijing have previously dismissed the possibility of forming a military alliance, Putin said such a prospect cannot be ruled out. He also noted that Russia shares highly sensitive military technologies with China that have greatly contributed to enhancing its defense capability.
title: “Russia Begins War Games With China Amid Tensions With The Us Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-01” author: “Linda Gold”
The maneuvers are also intended to show that Moscow has sufficient military power for massive exercises, even as its troops take part in military action in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Vostok 2022 (East 2022) exercise will be held until September 7 at seven firing ranges in the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan and will involve more than 50,000 soldiers and more than 5,000 weapons units, including 140 of aircraft and 60 warships. The chief of the Russian General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, will personally oversee the exercises, which will involve troops from various former Soviet nations, China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Syria. The Ministry of Defense noted that as part of the maneuvers, the Russian and Chinese navies in the Sea of Japan “will carry out joint action to protect maritime communications, areas of maritime economic activity and support ground troops in coastal areas.” Beijing sent more than 2,000 troops along with more than 300 military vehicles, 21 fighter jets and three warships to take part in the drills, Chinese news reports said. China’s Global Times newspaper noted that the maneuvers marked the first time China had sent forces from three branches of its military to participate in a single Russian exercise, in what it described as a demonstration of the breadth and depth of China-Russia military cooperation. and mutual trust. The exercises show growing defense ties between Moscow and Beijing, which have strengthened since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on February 24. China has steadfastly refused to criticize Russia’s actions, accusing the US and NATO of provoking Moscow, and has cracked down on sanctions imposed on Moscow. Russia, in turn, has strongly backed China amid tensions with the US following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan. Putin has drawn parallels between US support for Ukraine and Pelosi’s trip, describing them as part of Washington’s alleged efforts to foment global instability. Alexander Gabuyev, a political analyst who closely follows Russia-China relations, noted that “it is very important for Beijing to show the US that it has leverage to pressure America and its global interests.” “The joint maneuvers with Moscow, including the naval exercises, are intended to signal that if the pressure on Beijing continues it will have no choice but to strengthen military cooperation with Russia,” Gabuyev said. “It will have a direct impact on the interests of the US and its allies, including Japan.” He noted that the Kremlin, for its part, wants to show that the country’s military is strong enough to flex its might elsewhere than the campaign in Ukraine. “The Russian leadership is showing that everything is going according to plan, and the country and its military have the resources to conduct the maneuvers together with the special military operation,” Gabuyev said. The exercise continues a series of joint war games by Russia and China in recent years, including naval exercises and patrols by long-range bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. Last year, Russian troops were deployed for the first time on Chinese soil for joint maneuvers. China’s participation in the drills “aims to deepen realistic and friendly cooperation between the militaries of participating countries, enhance the level of strategic cooperation among all participating parties, and enhance the ability to jointly respond to various security threats,” he said. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Tan Kefei said last week. Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have developed strong personal ties to strengthen a “strategic partnership” between the former communist rivals as both are at loggerheads with the U.S. Although Moscow and Beijing have previously dismissed the possibility of forming a military alliance, Putin said such a prospect cannot be ruled out. He also noted that Russia shares highly sensitive military technologies with China that have greatly contributed to enhancing its defense capability.
title: “Russia Begins War Games With China Amid Tensions With The Us Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Marvin Bailey”
The maneuvers are also intended to show that Moscow has sufficient military power for massive exercises, even as its troops take part in military action in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Vostok 2022 (East 2022) exercise will be held until September 7 at seven firing ranges in the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan and will involve more than 50,000 soldiers and more than 5,000 weapons units, including 140 of aircraft and 60 warships. The chief of the Russian General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, will personally oversee the exercises, which will involve troops from various former Soviet nations, China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Syria. The Ministry of Defense noted that as part of the maneuvers, the Russian and Chinese navies in the Sea of Japan “will carry out joint action to protect maritime communications, areas of maritime economic activity and support ground troops in coastal areas.” Beijing sent more than 2,000 troops along with more than 300 military vehicles, 21 fighter jets and three warships to take part in the drills, Chinese news reports said. China’s Global Times newspaper noted that the maneuvers marked the first time China had sent forces from three branches of its military to participate in a single Russian exercise, in what it described as a demonstration of the breadth and depth of China-Russia military cooperation. and mutual trust. The exercises show growing defense ties between Moscow and Beijing, which have strengthened since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on February 24. China has steadfastly refused to criticize Russia’s actions, accusing the US and NATO of provoking Moscow, and has cracked down on sanctions imposed on Moscow. Russia, in turn, has strongly backed China amid tensions with the US following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan. Putin has drawn parallels between US support for Ukraine and Pelosi’s trip, describing them as part of Washington’s alleged efforts to foment global instability. Alexander Gabuyev, a political analyst who closely follows Russia-China relations, noted that “it is very important for Beijing to show the US that it has leverage to pressure America and its global interests.” “The joint maneuvers with Moscow, including the naval exercises, are intended to signal that if the pressure on Beijing continues it will have no choice but to strengthen military cooperation with Russia,” Gabuyev said. “It will have a direct impact on the interests of the US and its allies, including Japan.” He noted that the Kremlin, for its part, wants to show that the country’s military is strong enough to flex its might elsewhere than the campaign in Ukraine. “The Russian leadership is showing that everything is going according to plan, and the country and its military have the resources to conduct the maneuvers together with the special military operation,” Gabuyev said. The exercise continues a series of joint war games by Russia and China in recent years, including naval exercises and patrols by long-range bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. Last year, Russian troops were deployed for the first time on Chinese soil for joint maneuvers. China’s participation in the drills “aims to deepen realistic and friendly cooperation between the militaries of participating countries, enhance the level of strategic cooperation among all participating parties, and enhance the ability to jointly respond to various security threats,” he said. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Tan Kefei said last week. Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have developed strong personal ties to strengthen a “strategic partnership” between the former communist rivals as both are at loggerheads with the U.S. Although Moscow and Beijing have previously dismissed the possibility of forming a military alliance, Putin said such a prospect cannot be ruled out. He also noted that Russia shares highly sensitive military technologies with China that have greatly contributed to enhancing its defense capability.
title: “Russia Begins War Games With China Amid Tensions With The Us Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-25” author: “Roberto Thieman”
The maneuvers are also intended to show that Moscow has sufficient military power for massive exercises, even as its troops take part in military action in Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the Vostok 2022 (East 2022) exercise will be held until September 7 at seven firing ranges in the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan and will involve more than 50,000 soldiers and more than 5,000 weapons units, including 140 of aircraft and 60 warships. The chief of the Russian General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, will personally oversee the exercises, which will involve troops from various former Soviet nations, China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Syria. The Ministry of Defense noted that as part of the maneuvers, the Russian and Chinese navies in the Sea of Japan “will carry out joint action to protect maritime communications, areas of maritime economic activity and support ground troops in coastal areas.” Beijing sent more than 2,000 troops along with more than 300 military vehicles, 21 fighter jets and three warships to take part in the drills, Chinese news reports said. China’s Global Times newspaper noted that the maneuvers marked the first time China had sent forces from three branches of its military to participate in a single Russian exercise, in what it described as a demonstration of the breadth and depth of China-Russia military cooperation. and mutual trust. The exercises show growing defense ties between Moscow and Beijing, which have strengthened since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on February 24. China has steadfastly refused to criticize Russia’s actions, accusing the US and NATO of provoking Moscow, and has cracked down on sanctions imposed on Moscow. Russia, in turn, has strongly backed China amid tensions with the US following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan. Putin has drawn parallels between US support for Ukraine and Pelosi’s trip, describing them as part of Washington’s alleged efforts to foment global instability. Alexander Gabuyev, a political analyst who closely follows Russia-China relations, noted that “it is very important for Beijing to show the US that it has leverage to pressure America and its global interests.” “The joint maneuvers with Moscow, including the naval exercises, are intended to signal that if the pressure on Beijing continues it will have no choice but to strengthen military cooperation with Russia,” Gabuyev said. “It will have a direct impact on the interests of the US and its allies, including Japan.” He noted that the Kremlin, for its part, wants to show that the country’s military is strong enough to flex its might elsewhere than the campaign in Ukraine. “The Russian leadership is showing that everything is going according to plan, and the country and its military have the resources to conduct the maneuvers together with the special military operation,” Gabuyev said. The exercise continues a series of joint war games by Russia and China in recent years, including naval exercises and patrols by long-range bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. Last year, Russian troops were deployed for the first time on Chinese soil for joint maneuvers. China’s participation in the drills “aims to deepen realistic and friendly cooperation between the militaries of participating countries, enhance the level of strategic cooperation among all participating parties, and enhance the ability to jointly respond to various security threats,” he said. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Tan Kefei said last week. Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have developed strong personal ties to strengthen a “strategic partnership” between the former communist rivals as both are at loggerheads with the U.S. Although Moscow and Beijing have previously dismissed the possibility of forming a military alliance, Putin said such a prospect cannot be ruled out. He also noted that Russia shares highly sensitive military technologies with China that have greatly contributed to enhancing its defense capability.
