War Games
As Russia rebuilds its fleet, participating in war games with other countries is a sign of cooperation and prestige. In the past several months the Russian Navy has conducted exercises with Norway, and is also participating in anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean.
It was announced this week that the Russian Navy will be conducting war games with China. These war games will begin at the end of April and run into the first part of May.
A Chinese Navy spokesman, Yang Yujun, stated that the naval war games are, “designed to improve both countries' abilities to cope with challenges and safeguard peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large”
Since 2005 the Russia and China have conducted several exercises.
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