China Says It Wants More Cooperation With Russia’s Military
- Beijing has maintained ties with Moscow after Ukraine invasion
- Minister’s comments follow challenge to Putin’s regime
The Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov, ahead of naval drills between Russia, South Africa and China, in Richard’s Bay, South Africa in February.
Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/BloombergChina said it wants closer ties with Russia’s military, a sign Moscow still has Beijing’s support after the aborted Wagner mutiny.
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu said in a meeting Monday with Nikolai Yevmenov, commander-in-chief of Russia’s navy, that “with the joint efforts of both sides, the relations between the two militaries will continue to deepen and solidify, constantly make new progress and reach a new level.”
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China Says It Wants More Cooperation With Russia’s Military