According to the Russian defense ministry, 90,000 soldiers, 400 warships, submarines, and support vessels, as well as 120 aircraft and helicopters, will participate in the week-long war exercises, which will take place in the Pacific, Arctic, Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas.
The drills, known as “Ocean 24,” took place at the same time as meetings between the United States and the European Union in Brussels, where topics including China’s backing of Russia during the conflict in Ukraine and Indo-Pacific security were discussed.
Beijing was accused by the United States of going too far and offering “very substantial” support.
Russia’s military stockpiles are reportedly starting to suffer after more than 2.5 years of conflict and sanctions.
Regarding the most recent material supplies China sent Russia, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell told reporters, “These are not dual-use capabilities,” according to Politico EU. In essence, these are being applied straight to the Russian military apparatus.
He continued by saying that these are parts of a much larger Chinese effort to support, develop, and diversify the Russian war machine. “The highest echelons of both governments are making attempts to conceal and safeguard specific aspects of this concerning partnership.
