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Memri
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Memri
Russia And China Conduct Large-Scale Naval Military Exercises
From August 1-5, 2025, Russia and China held naval exercises, called "Maritime Interaction-2025," in the Sea of Japan showcasing a growing military coordination and a shared intent to counterbalance U.S. influence in the region. It is worth noting that, on July 21, 2025, Russia and Iran launched a three-day annual naval exercise codenamed CASAREX 2025 in the Caspian Sea. The three-day drill was hosted by Iran's Northern Fleet and the Fourth Naval District of Imam Reza.[1] Maritime Interaction-2025 (Source: Russian Ministry of Defence) Following is a translation of a report on the Russian-Chinese naval drills:[2] This Drill Is "The Most Significant Bilateral Military Event" Between Russia And China In 2025 "From August 1 to 5, Russia and China [conducted] large-scale naval exercises 'Maritime Interaction-2025' in the waters near Vladivostok in eastern Russia. This is one of the most significant bilateral military events between the two countries this year, which is taking place against the backdrop of increasingly close bilateral relations in the defense sector and continuing tensions between the countries [of the region]. "According to the data of China's Ministry of National Defense, warships, diesel-electric submarines and naval aircraft from both sides took part in the exercises. The Chinese Navy deployed the Type 052 destroyer 'Shaoxing' to lead the grouping, while Russia deployed the large anti-submarine ship 'Admiral Tributs' as the leading vessel. The exercises included submarine and air defense, search and rescue operations and live-fire drills. "Despite the fact that both Moscow and Beijing have stated that the exercises are part of their annual cooperation plan and are not directed against any particular country, analysts note that they carry many strategic messages. In the context of the growing military presence of the U.S. and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region, the further strengthening of defense cooperation between Russia and China is perceived as a move aimed at demonstrating a united stance and strengthening influence in a region, which is sensitive to geopolitics. "According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Russia and China have conducted more than 100 joint exercises over the past 20 years, wherein since 2018 their number increased sharply. Furthermore, the two countries also regularly conduct joint naval and air patrols in areas near Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and the East China Sea, which are areas with a U.S. military presence." "No Coincidence That China And Russia Chose This Particular Moment To Coordinate Their Actions" "Immediately following the exercise, the two countries also planned to continue their sixth joint naval patrol, demonstrating an increased coordination [of the fleets]. Meanwhile, the exercise in waters adjacent to Japan also attracted attention from the regional public, especially in the context of the ongoing dispute between Russia and Japan over sovereignty over the South Kuril Islands. "Although Russia and China have not yet established a formal military alliance, they are gradually increasing their coordination capabilities, especially in joint combat situations. Observers argue that both sides pursue a long-term goal: to create a new balance of power at sea, where the United States and its allies will not have an advantage. "In addition to technical and training elements, the 'Maritime Interaction-2025' exercises clearly reflect the trend of using the navy as the main tool in the struggle for influence. With its ability to be deployed at long distances, [to asset] control over maritime space and to coordinate armed forces, the navy is becoming the centerpiece of modern defense and deterrence strategies. "It's no coincidence that China and Russia chose this particular moment to coordinate their actions. Against the backdrop of growing U.S. military support for Ukraine and the further development of security alliances in Asia, the two countries' high-intensity exercises are a way to reassert their roles and interests in the Pacific region, which is becoming a new center of global competition."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Defiant Putin launches fresh strike in night of hell in Ukraine despite ‘meeting with Trump' as early as NEXT WEEK
Putin's forces also killed at least three Ukrainians in Nikopol, including a 23-year-old first responder ENDLESS ONSLAUGHT Defiant Putin launches fresh strike in night of hell in Ukraine despite 'meeting with Trump' as early as NEXT WEEK RUSSIA has stepped up its savage bombing campaign on Ukraine despite hopes of an end to the war. The attacks comes as Vladimir Putin is set to meet Trump in an historic summit for Ukraine peace talks. 8 Putin is set to meet Trump in a historic summit Credit: AFP or licensors 8 Video footage shows the Kremlin's forces striking a key bridge in Kherson Credit: East2West 8 Putin greets Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow for last-minute talks Video footage shows the Kremlin's forces striking a key bridge in Kherson, which it failed to dislodge in six massive aerial attacks. Russian war channels suggest sabotage groups will seek to capture the major city, which is close to the front-line - a claim strongly disputed by Ukraine. Separate footage shows Shahed-2 drones striking Dnipropetrovsk region, where four were injured including a 69-year-old woman. Putin's forces also killed at least three Ukrainians in Nikopol, including Danylo Khizhnyak, a 23-year-old firsts responder. Separately, the Russians killed a 62-year-old civilian woman in Huliaipole, near the frontline in Zaporizhzhia region. Moscow released visuals of this week's joint war games with China - Maritime Interaction-2025 - in which the two repressive states conducted artillery combat on a 'simulated enemy' in a show of strength to the West. The savage onslaught comes amid reports of a planned meeting between Trump and Putin to discuss an end to the war. Trump discussed the potential meeting with Putin yesterday during a call with Zelensky and other European leaders, the New York Times reports. Sir Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Nato chief Mark Rutte were among those on the call. Russia vows 'no limits' on nuke missiles in chilling warning to West as Putin throws down gauntlet for Cold War showdown Both Putin and Zelensky have yet to make a response about the meeting that could mark the beginning of the end of Putin's invasion. When asked if he thought Putin was serious about the talks, Trump told reporters: 'Can't answer the question yet. I'll tell you in a matter of weeks, maybe less. But we made a lot of progress.' Meanwhile he vowed more sanctions against countries trading oil with Russia, so funding the Putin war machine. 'We did it with India, we're doing it probably with a couple of others. One of them could be China,' said Trump. Trump said a face to face encounter with Putin could come by next week. 'There's a good chance that there will be a meeting very soon,' he said. But he cautioned the progress made was not a 'breakthrough" with his secretary of state Marco Rubio insisting many obstacles still needed to be overcome. 8 Dozens have been killed in Vlad's latest attacks Credit: East2West 8 Russia struck the Dnipropetrovsk region in Ukraine Credit: East2West 8 An explosion in the Dnipropetrovsk region in Ukraine Credit: East2West Ukraine sought to increase pressure on Putin with precision strikes on key military and strategic targets in overnight action. Volodymyr Zelensky's forces reportedly hit a Russian military unit in Slavyansk-na-Kubani in Krasnodar region. 'Eyewitnesses observe a fire in the area of the military unit,' said a report. Reports said the strike was against military unit 61661. A spectacular and 'massive' inferno was burning at Afipsky Refinery in the same region after 6am explosions which 'rocked the facility, with flames lighting up the sky'. It is one of the largest refineries in southern Russia. Ukraine also targeted air defence units near Kerch in occupied Crimea, according to reports. And they hit the Surovikino railway station triggering a fire in Volgograd region, where a temporary airport closure was enforced. This was another in a series of recent strikes aimed at disrupting Putin's rail transport system, especially involving military cargoes. Earlier, unmanned boats were reported to be attacking key port Novorossiysk, in Krasnodar region. Russia claimed to have "repelled' the 4am attack, but there was no independent verification. 8 Putin's forces killed at least three Ukrainians in Nikopol Credit: East2West
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Defiant Putin launches fresh strike in night of hell in Ukraine despite ‘meeting with Trump' as early as NEXT WEEK
Putin's forces also killed at least three Ukrainians in Nikopol, including Danylo Khizhnyak, 23-year-old rescuer ENDLESS ONSLAUGHT Defiant Putin launches fresh strike in night of hell in Ukraine despite 'meeting with Trump' as early as NEXT WEEK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUSSIA has stepped up its savage bombing campaign on Ukraine despite hopes of an end to the war. The attacks comes as Vladimir Putin is set to meet Trump in an historic summit for Ukraine peace talks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Putin is set to meet Trump in a historic summit Credit: AFP or licensors 6 Video footage shows the Kremlin's forces striking a key bridge in Kherson Credit: East2West 6 Putin greets Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow for last-minute talks Video footage shows the Kremlin's forces striking a key bridge in Kherson, which it failed to dislodge in six massive aerial attacks. The blitzing of the key crossing in the Korabelny district of the city comes as Russian war channels suggest sabotage groups will seek to capture this major city close to the frontline, a claim strongly disputed by Ukraine. Separate footage shows Shahed-2 drones striking Dnipropetrovsk region, where four were injured including a woman, 69. Putin's forces also killed at least three Ukrainians in Nikopol, including Danylo Khizhnyak, 23-year-old rescuer who ran to help after the first strike, in a deliberate attack on first responders - despite the talks with Trump during envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow. Separately, the Russians killed a 62-year-old civilian woman in Huliaipole, near the frontline in Zaporizhzhia region. And Moscow released visuals of this week's joint war games with China - Maritime Interaction-2025 - in which the two repressive states conducted artillery combat on a 'simulated enemy' in a show of strength to the West. The incidents question whether Putin is serious in a desire for peace despite reports Trump is seeking face-to-face talks with the dictator in the next week following his envoy Witkoff's three hour Kremlin session with Putin. Asked if Putin may be fooling Trump, the US president replied: 'Can't answer the question yet. I'll tell you in a matter of weeks, maybe less. But we made a lot of progress.' Meanwhile he vowed more sanctions against countries trading oil with Russia, so funding the Putin war machine. 'We did it with India, we're doing it probably with a couple of others. One of them could be China,' said Trump. Russia vows 'no limits' on nuke missiles in chilling warning to West as Putin throws down gauntlet for Cold War showdown Trump said a face to face encounter with Putin could come by next week. 'There's a good chance that there will be a meeting very soon,' he said. But he cautioned the progress made was not a 'breakthrough'. His secretary of state Marco Rubio said many obstacles still needed to be overcome. Ukraine sought to increase pressure on Putin with precision strikes on key military and strategic targets in overnight action. Volodymyr Zelensky's forces reportedly hit a Russian military unit in Slavyansk-na-Kubani in Krasnodar region. 'Eyewitnesses observe a fire in the area of the military unit,' said a report. Reports said the strike was against military unit 61661. A spectacular and 'massive' inferno was burning at Afipsky Refinery in the same region after 6am explosions which 'rocked the facility, with flames lighting up the sky'. It is one of the largest refineries in southern Russia. Ukraine also targeted air defence units near Kerch in occupied Crimea, according to reports. And they hit the Surovikino railway station triggering a fire in Volgograd region, where a temporary airport closure was enforced. This was another in a series of recent strikes aimed at disrupting Putin's rail transport system, especially involving military cargoes. Earlier, unmanned boats were reported to be attacking key port Novorossiysk, in Krasnodar region. Russia claimed to have "repelled' the 4am attack, but there was no independent verification. 6 Putin's forces killed at least three Ukrainians in Nikopol Credit: East2West 6 An explosion in the Dnipropetrovsk region in Ukraine Credit: East2West
Newsweek
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
China and Russia Make Military Maneuvers After Trump's Nuclear Threat
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Joint drills are taking place in the Sea of Japan by Russia and China following President Donald Trump's announcement that he had deployed U.S. nuclear submarines in response to threats from Vladimir Putin's ally. The Maritime Interaction 2025 exercises with Beijing had been planned before Trump denounced as "foolish and inflammatory" nuclear threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. But the drills are the latest sign of deepening military cooperation between the countries as Trump's announcement adds to growing tensions between Moscow and Washington. Retired U.S. Vice Admiral Robert Murrett told Newsweek that Trump's announcement about submarines could reflect a minor shift in the overall posture of U.S. nuclear forces. Fighter jets on China's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, during a drill at sea on April 24, 2018. Fighter jets on China's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, during a drill at sea on April 24, 2018. Getty Images Why It Matters Before Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia and China signed a "no limits" strategic partnership, and since then, their military and economic ties have increased, although Beijing has claimed neutrality in the war. China and Russia have carried out annual drills for years, but the latest ones come at a sensitive time in which Trump has expressed his growing anger with Putin and responded to Medvedev's nuclear saber rattling. What To Know The navies of Russia and China are conducting joint artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan, near the Russian port of Vladivostok, as part of the "Maritime Interaction-2025" exercise, Russian officials said on Sunday. Russian and Chinese media said the drills involved the joint detachment of Russian and Chinese warships, including a large Russian anti-submarine vessel and two Chinese destroyers. Also taking part were diesel-electric submarines from both countries and a Chinese submarine rescue ship. Four Chinese vessels, including guided-missile destroyers Shaoxing and Urumqi, were taking part, according to China's Defense Ministry. The drills, which are scheduled to end on Tuesday, include artillery fire exercises, anti-submarine warfare training, air defense operations, and joint search and rescue missions. They follow Trump's comments on Friday that he had ordered the deployment of U.S. nuclear submarines in response to "highly provocative" statements from Medvedev about the possibility of war between the countries. Medvedev, who was Russian president between 2008 and 2012 and is now deputy chairman of the Federation Council, issued a veiled nuclear threat against the U.S. as referred to the "Dead Hand" system of retaliatory nuclear strikes created during the Soviet era. Trump called the comments "foolish and inflammatory" but did not specify whether he meant nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed submarines, nor did he reveal the locations, which would be kept secret by the U.S. military. Murrett, the deputy director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law, told Newsweek that what may have happened in response to the untoward remarks by Medvedev pales in comparison to some of the nuclear posturing that took place between the U.S. and Russia throughout the Cold War. "Having said that, any shift in nuclear posture should be carefully calibrated, and act as a deterrent and not a prelude to unchecked increased tensions," Murrett added. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump said of Dmitry Medvedev's post: "Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences." Russia's Pacific Fleet, in a statement: "Ships and vessels of the Russian Navy and the Naval Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China entered the Sea of Japan from Vladivostok to conduct the practical part of the joint Russian-Chinese exercise "Maritime Interaction —2025." Retired U.S. Vice Admiral Robert Murrett told Newsweek: "The possible repositioning of USN submarines could reflect a minor shift in the overall posture of U.S. nuclear forces which are constantly assessed." Pavel Podvig, head of the Strategic Nuclear Weapons of Russia project, told Russian outlet RBC: "There is no qualitatively new and more serious threat to Russia here, rather the statement is more of symbolism." What Happens Next Although the drills end on Tuesday, Japan's Ministry of Defense warned that China's military cooperation with Russia poses serious security concerns. Meanwhile, Medvedev has not posted on social media since July 31, and Russian media outlets have largely not reacted to his spat with Trump, which could suggest a truce in the online war of words.
Japan Today
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Russian, Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan
Russian and Chinese naval officers take part in a ceremony marking the start of the upcoming joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, following the arrival of Chinese military vessels in Vladivostok, Russia, on July 31. The Russian and Chinese navies are carrying out artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan as part of scheduled joint exercises, the Russian Pacific Fleet was quoted as saying on Sunday. The drills are taking place two days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in "the appropriate regions" in response to remarks 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. It said diesel-electric submarines from the two countries were also involved, as well as a Chinese submarine rescue ship. The maneuvers are part of exercises titled "Maritime Interaction-2025" which are scheduled to end on Tuesday. Interfax said Russian and Chinese sailors would conduct artillery firing, practise anti-submarine and air defense missions, and improve joint search and rescue operations at sea. Russia and China, which signed a "no-limits" strategic partnership shortly before Russia went to war in Ukraine in 2022, conduct regular military exercises to rehearse coordination between their armed forces and send a deterrent signal to adversaries. Trump said his submarine order on Friday was made in response to what he called "highly provocative" remarks by Russia's Medvedev about the risk of war between the nuclear-armed adversaries. Russia and the United States have by far the biggest nuclear arsenals in the world. It is extremely rare for either country to discuss the deployment and location of its nuclear submarines. Trump's comments came at a time of mounting tension with Moscow as he grows frustrated at the lack of progress towards ending the Ukraine war. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
