Russian and Chinese naval forces commenced joint exercises on September 10, 2024, as part of a significant series of drills named “Ocean 2024.” This collaborative effort involves four Chinese warships and a supply vessel joining Russian ships in Peter the Great Bay, located south of Vladivostok. The exercises aim to enhance the defense of maritime communications and economic activities in the region.
Kabul 24: The Russian Defense Ministry announced that these drills are part of larger maneuvers, involving over 400 Russian naval assets, including submarines and support vessels, which will take place across the Pacific, Arctic, Mediterranean, Baltic, and Caspian seas until September 16.
China’s official Xinhua news agency emphasized that the exercises are designed to deepen strategic coordination between the two nations’ militaries and improve their joint response capabilities to security threats.
This collaboration reflects the growing military and economic ties between Russia and China, particularly as both countries seek to counter perceived U.S. dominance in global affairs.
