Russia, China to Hold Joint Naval Drills in the Mediterranean

Russia and China object to the West’s military presence along their borders, and these joint naval exercises are planned to send a message to the world. Financial Times writes, “China complains about U.S. naval patrols just off its coast; Russia rails against the expansion of nato. By staging joint exercises in the Mediterranean, the Chinese and Russians would send a deliberate message: If nato can patrol near their frontiers, they too can patrol in nato’s heartland.” Russia and China demonstrate a lack of fear as they flex their combined military strength to challenge the world order.

Russia, India to Hold Joint Naval Drills in Sea of Japan

MOSCOW, November 18 (RIA Novosti) – Russia and India agreed Monday to hold joint naval exercises next year in the Sea of Japan.