Russia and China Launch Massive Naval Drills in Sea of Japan

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Russia Launches Largest Naval Drills Since Soviet Era  On Tuesday, Russia initiated its largest naval exercises since the collapse of the Soviet Union, collaborating with Chinese warships in the Sea of Japan.  Scope of the Drills  The exercises, named “Ocean-2024,” will run until September 16. They involve over 400 warships, submarines, and other maritime vessels. The drills will span the Northern Hemisphere, the Pacific, and other major waters.   ► Subscribe to Headlinecast for the latest video updates. It's free! - https://www.youtube.com/@Headline-Cast  ► More Videos -  https://youtube.com/@Headline-Cast?sub_confirmation=1  ►Visit our Website  -  https://www.headlinecast.com  Follow US on: ► Website      -  https://headlinecast.com ► Facebook   -  https://facebook.com/headlinecast ► X                  -  https://x.com/HeadlineCast ► Medium      -  https://medium.com/@HeadlineCast ► Instagram  -  https://instagram.com/headlinecast ► linkedin      -   https://www.linkedin.com/in/headlinecast/  ► READ MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO -  Military Cooperation Between Russia and China  This joint exercise reflects the deepening military and economic partnership between Russia and China. Both nations aim to counterbalance the influence of the United States on the global stage.  Russian President to Oversee Exercises  President Vladimir Putin is expected to formally open the exercises and will oversee them from a command center in the Kremlin. The drills will involve more than 120 aircraft and helicopters, approximately 7,000 pieces of military equipment, and over 90,000 personnel.  China’s Contribution  China has dispatched four warships and a supply vessel to join the Russian fleet in the Sea of Japan. The drills will also cover the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas.  Objectives of the Drills  The exercises are designed to test the readiness of the navy's leadership, assess weapon systems, and expand cooperation with allied nations.  Japanese Observation and Response  Japan’s defense ministry reported observing Chinese naval ships entering the Sea of Japan over the weekend, heading towards Russian waters. This prompted Japan's Self-Defense Forces to increase surveillance and gather intelligence.  Strategic Importance of the Tsushima Strait  The Tsushima Strait, located between South Korea and Japan, connects the South China Sea and the Sea of Japan. It is not within Japanese territorial waters but is closely monitored.  Regional Tensions and Defense Spending  China's growing influence and recent assertiveness in territorial disputes have raised concerns among the US and its allies. Japan has responded by seeking a record defense budget of 8.5 trillion yen for the next fiscal year as part of its broader defense buildup plan.  #Russia #China #NavalDrills #SeaOfJapan #Ocean2024 #MilitaryExercise #JointDrills #NavalPower #Defense #MilitaryCooperation #GlobalOrder #ChinaRussia #PacificOcean #ArcticOcean #Mediterranean

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00:00In a historic move, Russia has kicked off its largest naval exercises since the fall of the

00:04Soviet Union, joining forces with China in the Sea of Japan. The drills, which began this Tuesday

00:11and will run until September 16th, feature over 400 warships, submarines, and various maritime

00:18vessels. Russian and Chinese naval fleets are conducting joint maneuvers, marking a significant

00:24display of military collaboration between the two nations. This extensive exercise,

00:30dubbed Ocean 2024, will see fleets navigating not just the Sea of Japan, but also covering

00:36the Northern Hemisphere and the Pacific. It's part of a broader pattern of strengthened military and

00:42economic ties between Moscow and Beijing as they aim to challenge what they perceive as a US-dominated

00:48global order. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to formally open the exercise and will

00:54be overseeing the operations from a command center in the Kremlin. According to Russian

00:59defense officials, the drills will involve more than 120 aircraft and helicopters, around 7,000

01:06pieces of military equipment, and over 90,000 personnel. China is contributing four warships

01:12and a supply vessel to the exercise, joining Russia's naval forces in the Sea of Japan.

01:18The drills will extend across the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean,

01:23Caspian, and Baltic Seas. This operation is expected to be one of the Russian military's

01:30key training events of the year. While Russia's naval base in Tartus, Syria, might not directly

01:36participate, the exercises will test the readiness of naval leadership, explore new weapon systems,

01:42and enhance cooperation with allied nations. Meanwhile, Japan's defense ministry has reported

01:48observing Chinese naval vessels entering the Sea of Japan over the weekend, heading towards

01:53Russian waters. This move has prompted Japan's self-defense forces to increase vigilance and

01:59gather intelligence. The Tsushima Strait, situated between South Korea and Japan,

02:05serves as a crucial passage connecting the South China Sea and the Sea of Japan.

02:11It's not part of Japanese territorial waters, but its use is closely monitored.

02:16The growing influence of China, along with its recent assertive actions in territorial disputes,

02:21has heightened tensions with the U.S. and its allies. In response, Japan has bolstered its

02:27defense budget, requesting a record 8.5 trillion yen for the next fiscal year as part of its

02:33extensive defense build-up plan. As Russia and China strengthen their military ties and

02:38challenge Western influence, the situation remains fluid and closely watched by global powers.

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