Russia will conduct its first large-scale military exercises since the start of its military invasion of Ukraine from the 1st in the Russian Far East, the Northern Territories, the Sea of Japan, etc.
While it is pointed out that the scale of the invasion was forced to be reduced, Russia is expected to appeal for cooperation with participating countries, including China.
The Russian Ministry of Defense will hold a large-scale military exercise "Vostok", which is held once every four years in the Far East and other regions, from the 1st to the 7th.
This year, seven training areas are scheduled, including Etorofu Island and Kunashiri Island in the Northern Territories, as well as on the seas and coasts of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.
Russia holds large-scale military exercises every year, but this is the first since it invaded Ukraine.
On the 31st, the opening ceremony was held at the training ground in Primorsky Territory, and in addition to Russia, out of the 13 countries participating in the exercise, troops from China and India marched.
It is said that more than 50,000 soldiers, as well as 140 aircraft and 60 ships, will participate in this exercise. It has also been pointed out that it was forced to reduce the number of
Under these circumstances, Russia is expected to emphasize its military cooperation with other countries through this exercise, to keep rivals such as the United States and Japan in check, and to appeal that it is not isolated internationally. increase.