Overview
- China’s top general Zhang Youxia met Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Moscow on Thursday, according to China’s defense ministry.
- Delegations a day earlier discussed missile defense and strategic stability, conducted a joint analysis of threats, and exchanged views on potential solutions, Russia’s foreign ministry said.
- Belousov said the two sides intend to develop a new cooperation blueprint and characterized military ties as grounded in mutual trust.
- Both governments reported satisfaction with current dialogue and agreed to continue deepening cooperation, with further talks to follow.
- Russia’s defense ministry said the forces have begun expanding joint training on land, at sea, and in the air, stating the activities are not directed against other countries.