© Reuters. A gaggle of naval vessels from Russia and China conduct a joint maritime navy patrol within the waters of the Pacific Ocean, on this nonetheless picture taken from video launched on October 23, 2021. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout by way of REUTERS
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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian and Chinese language warships held their first joint patrols within the Western a part of the Pacific ocean on October 17-23, Russia’s defence ministry stated in an announcement on Saturday.
Moscow and Beijing, which staged naval cooperation drills within the Sea of Japan earlier in October, have cultivated nearer navy and diplomatic ties lately at a time when their relations with the West have soured.
The naval manoeuvres have been intently watched by Japan which stated earlier this week {that a} group of 10 vessels from China and Russia sailed by way of the Tsugaru Strait separating Japan’s predominant island and its northern island of Hokkaido.
“The group of ships handed by way of the Tsugaru Strait for the primary time as a part of the patrol,” Russia’s defence ministry stated within the assertion. The strait is thought to be worldwide waters.
“The duties of the patrols had been the demonstration of the Russian and Chinese language state flags, sustaining of peace and stability within the Asia-Pacific area, and guardianship of the themes of maritime financial actions of the 2 international locations,” the ministry added.
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