Source: France 24 [French state media]
“Russia and China began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce their ‘no-limits’ strategic partnership – signed shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The drills take place two days after US President Donald Trump announced he had deployed two nuclear submarines to ‘the appropriate regions’ in response to comments by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. … However, they were scheduled well before Trump’s action. Interfax news agency quoted the Pacific Fleet as saying Russian and Chinese vessels were moving in a joint detachment including a large Russian anti-submarine ship and two Chinese destroyers.” (08/03/25)