Russia and China: There is growing concern in the West that the two superpowers are merging politically, economically and militarily.
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Berlin The People’s Republic of China is sending troops to Russia for a joint military exercise dubbed “Vostok,” which begins Tuesday and is expected to last a week. As early as 2021, the armed forces of the two countries had practiced together on land and at sea several times.
There is growing concern in the West that the two superpowers are merging politically, economically and militarily. What are the pros and cons? Four experts analyze the development.
What goals is Moscow pursuing with the cooperation?
Stephen Master is a Russia expert at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP): “Other states are also taking part in this military maneuver under Russian leadership, including Belarus, India, Tajikistan and Mongolia. So it is not a bilateral event between Russia and China. It is important for Russia to demonstrate that it is not isolated and also has military partners despite Western sanctions over the war against Ukraine.
The Russian army conducts important exercises alone, without a partner. Stefan Meister, DGAP
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