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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.

The Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov, ahead of naval drills between Russia, South Africa and China, in Richard’s Bay, South Africa in February.

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China 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.”