Kremlin: China is Russia's strategic partner and ally
¬ Kremlin: The Russia-China joint naval exercises are not aimed at any third party
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Kremlin press secretary Peskov told reporters that China is Russia's strategic partner and ally.
Peskov said: "China is an important ally and partner of ours, a strategic partner."
Peskov stated that the Kremlin believes testing missiles and conducting military construction are China's sovereign rights, and that China poses no threat to any country in the region or anywhere in the world.
The Russia-China "Marine Joint-2026" joint military exercises will be held from July 6 to 13, 2026, in the Yellow Sea area.
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Kremlin press secretary Peskov said the Russia-China joint naval exercises are not directed against any third party, and that cooperation between the two countries promotes regional security.
Speaking to reporters in response to related questions, Peskov said: "We believe that testing one’s own missiles and carrying out military construction are China’s sovereign rights."
Peskov told reporters: "As for our joint exercises, they are not aimed at any party, nor at any country in the region. Everyone should take this into account. On the contrary, cooperation between Russia and China in such a crucial field is an essential factor in enhancing regional predictability and security."
The Russia-China "Marine Joint-2026" joint military exercises will be held from July 6 to 13, 2026, in the Yellow Sea area.
According to China's Ministry of Defense, on July 6, China successfully launched one submarine-launched strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1869965118720064/
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