Russia Announces Major Naval Drills in Pacific and Sea of Japan
June 19, 2024 - Moscow, Russia The Russian Defense Ministry has announced a series of extensive naval drills set to take place in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, and Sea of Okhotsk, starting next Tuesday. The 10-day exercises will involve dozens of ships sailing in waters close to South Korea and Japan, as well as around 20 planes and helicopters. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly between Moscow and the two East Asian countries. These tensions are further compounded by an upcoming visit to Pyongyang by Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose increasing military ties…