Besides Russia,China will send a contingent of its troops to participate in joint military exercises involving several other countries, including India, Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikistan.
On August 17, China's Ministry of Defense said participation in the joint exercises was "not related to the current international and regional situation," apparently referring to Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Read Also
-
She once spoke for Zelenskyy. Now Ukraine suspects her of treason over her interviews and posts
-
Russia tries Ukrainian prisoners in its courts as terrorists: perhaps 90% of those tried face terrorism-related charges, the UN Special Rapporteur on Russia says
-
300,000 tons of Russian diesel are reportedly heading to US — but New Jersey governor warns buyers of legal risks
