(Beijing / Johnesburg Comprehensive News) On the one hand of the Russian and Ukraine War, China, Russia, and South Africa have launched an eight -day joint exercise from Monday (February 20) from Monday (February 20).It is criticized that Russia hopes to get rid of the image of being isolated by the international internationally.
According to the website of the Ministry of National Defense on Sunday (19th), China, Russia and South China reached a consensus. From February 20th to 27th, the Three Kingdoms Navy held a joint maritime exercise from Dutan, South Africa to the East China Sea Airspace in Richards.Essence
This is the second time in the three countries after 2019, the exercise is codenamed "MOSI", and the Swana language in South Africa means "smoke".
China: helps to promote defense security cooperation
The Ministry of National Defense of China said that joint exercises can further promote cooperation in the field of defense security in the BRICS countries and improve the joint maintenance of the parties to maintain maritime safety capabilities.China sent the 052D missile frigate Huaenan, the 054A missile frigates, and the 903 -type comprehensive supply ship Coco Xili Lake in the 42nd batch of nursing missions in Aden.
The Russian Tastas Society reported earlier that the Russian army was equipped with the "Zircon" high -speed missile frigate Gorhkov Navy Marshal will participate in the exercise.
According to Agence France -Presse and Reuters, the South African military said last month that in addition to sending one frigates and two logistics supply ships, more than 350 soldiers from various arms and troops will participate in the exercise.South Africa emphasizes that exercises focus on maritime cooperation, combat pirates, and strengthen the ability to jointly respond to natural disasters.
South Africa: the right to handle diplomacy with national interests
Joint exercise time is exactly the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24 last year caused comprehensive sanctions in Western countries.However, South Africa refused to join the ranks of condemning Russia, claiming that he wanted to maintain neutrality, and was more willing to end the war through dialogue.
The editor of the South African media Daily Maverick pointed out that the joint exercise is obviously a publicity activity to support the invasion of Ukraine.He added that the South African government "supports the guise of resolving the Ukrainian crisis through negotiations no longer exists in this event."
The White House press secretary Pierre also said last month: "The United States has a cruel war against Ukraine in Russia, and at the same time worried about military exercises."
In response to criticism, the Ministry of Defense of South Africa stated last month: "South Africa is the same as any independence and sovereign state, and has the right to deal with diplomatic relations with national interests."
