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Russian warships arrive in China for joint maritime drills and Pacific patrols

Russian naval vessels, including the Varyag cruiser and Ufa submarine, have arrived in Qingdao, China, for joint maritime exercises with the People's Liberation Army Navy. These drills, set to conclude next Monday, aim to address regional security challenges and maintain stability. Following the exercises, some participating forces will conduct joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Laura Zhou ·

    Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises

    Russian naval vessels arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday ahead of joint maritime drills. They include the Varyag, a Slava-class guided-missile “carrier-killer” cruiser, as well as the Ufa, a diesel-electric attack submarine, the naval arm of the People’…