From: The Independent By Arpan Rai and Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Russian and Chinese naval forces have begun joint military exercises at a port in southern China , despite growing criticism from Nato that Beijing is acting as a “decisive enabler” of Vladimir Putin ’s invasion of Ukraine .
The opening ceremony of the drills was held in Zhanjiang city, with the two countries’ forces expected to carry out various battle simulation and tactical coordination exercises.
It comes after China staged joint drills close to the border of Nato member Poland with Belarus, a close Russia ally that helped enable Putin’s invasion. China’s defence ministry claims its drills have nothing to do with the wider international security landscape.
On the battlefield, Russia launched over 1,000 drones across the frontline in 24 hours, according to Ukraine officials.
The General Staff of Ukraine’s army said Vladimir Putin’s forces attacked their troops with three missile strikes.
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