Moscow began Vostok's annual strategic exercise with the participation of thousands of soldiers, weapons from Russia and countries like China and India.

The Russian Defense Ministry said the Vostok 2022 exercise started today at 7 sports fields in Siberia, the Far East region of Russia and the Japanese Sea, lasting until September 7.

The Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov will supervise the military's participation exercise from some countries in the former Soviet Union, China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua and Syria.

The Russian military said the exercise will revolve around the contracting plan between the Allied forces, in order to repel the enemy assuming in the east of Russia and the waters off the country's farse.

The soldiers participated in Vostok 2022 exercises opened on September 1.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, within the framework of the exercise, the Russian and Chinese navy in the Japanese Sea will practice general action to protect communications on the sea, marine economic areas and support for marine economic activities and support for

China's participation in drills to deepen the friendship and practical cooperation between the army of countries, improve the level of strategic cooperation between the participants and enhance the ability to respond and respond together.

Vostok 2022 is the second general exercise of the Russian and Chinese army this year.

Observers believe that the exercise will broadcast the message that Russia still focuses on defending territorial integrity and has the ability to maintain military activities as usual, although the military campaign in Ukraine, the west of this country

We want you to see the fact that only a part of the Russian armed forces is participating in the campaign in Ukraine and that number is enough to complete all the tasks set by the Commander, the Ministry of Defense.

The Russian military declares not to cancel any international training or cooperation activities, and the exercises will be provided with sufficient personnel, weapons and equipment.

Starting in 2009, Vostok is one of the four annual strategic exercises of Russia, taking place alternately among the military regions in the country.

Moscow announced the organization of Vostok-2022 exercises with the participation of tens of thousands of soldiers and weapons from Russia and many partners next month.