Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

China announced the "Northern United-2024" joint drills with Russia, focusing on naval and air operations in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. The aim of the exercises is to enhance strategic cooperation and improve both countries' capabilities to address security challenges. This marks the fifth joint naval cruise between China and Russia in the Pacific, also involving Russia's “Great Ocean-24” exercise. These drills underscore the growing military partnership between China and Russia amidst increasing global security tensions.