China's Ministry of National Defense said on Saturday that Russia will dispatch naval and air forces for the Northern Joint-2023 military exercises, according to Global Times. The drills will take place in the Sea of Japan and will also include the Chinese People's Liberation Army Northern Theater Command.
The exercises are designed to "further elevate the coordination capability of the two militaries and strengthen their capabilities of jointly safeguarding regional peace and stability, as well as responding to various security challenges," the ministry said. The exact date of the exercises was not communicated.
