Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises
Key Points:
- Russian naval vessels, including the Varyag cruiser and Ufa submarine, arrived in Qingdao, China, for joint maritime drills with the Chinese navy.
- The exercises aim to address security challenges and promote regional peace and stability, according to the Chinese defense ministry.
- Additional participating vessels include a corvette and a rescue ship, with drills scheduled to conclude next Monday.
- After the exercises, some forces from both countries will conduct joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.