While participating in the commissioning ceremony for several new warships, including a submarine capable of carrying nuclear missiles, Vladimir Putin hammered home his vision of the Russian navy.
“We are going to accelerate and increase the volume of the construction of ships of different types, equip them with the most modern armament systems, he explained in front of his screen in a videoconference with military leaders.
It's about doing everything to ensure Russia's security, our national interests on the world's oceans,” he added.
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During another remote meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Kremlin chief also affirmed his desire to strengthen military cooperation with China.
In December 2022, the two countries had already carried out joint naval exercises in the East China Sea.
Joint missile, artillery and anti-submarine warfare exercises were also on the agenda.
