China-Russia "Northern/Interaction-2023" military drills kicked off in Sea of Japan. It’s a part of the two countries’ normalized and institutionalized military cooperation. The Sea of Japan is strategically important for both sides, thus the drills are highly targeted. pic.twitter.com/XrgReDH31E

— Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) July 20, 2023