Russia and China have commenced the "Ocean-24" naval exercises in the Sea of Japan from September 10 to 16, 2024, marking the largest military drills in the last 30 years, involving over 400 warships, 120 aircraft, and around 90,000 military personnel.
The exercises extend beyond the Sea of Japan to include operations in the Pacific, Arctic, Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas, reflecting a significant military collaboration between the two nations and potential shifts in global power dynamics.