Russia and China conduct joint missile defence exercises on Russian territory

China and Russia conducted the third round of joint missile defence exercises on Russian territory in early December, the Chinese Ministry of Defence has reported.

Source: Reuters; Chinese Ministry of Defence

Details: According to a press release on the ministry's website, the exercises were not directed against any third party and were not a response to any current international situation.

Last month, the two countries held talks on missile defence and strategic stability and in August, conducted artillery and anti-submarine exercises in the Sea of Japan.

As Reuters notes, Russia and China signed a "no-limits" strategic partnership agreement shortly before Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, committing to regular military exercises to practice coordination between their armed forces.

Quote from Reuters: "Both countries have expressed concern over US President Donald Trump's plans to build a 'golden dome' missile shield and his stated intention to resume nuclear weapons testing after a break of more than 30 years."

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