RICHARDS BAY, South Africa - South Africa’s military on Wednesday defended its decision to host controversial naval exercises jointly staged with Russia and China and coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
RICHARDS BAY, South Africa - South Africa’s military on Wednesday defended its decision to host controversial naval exercises jointly staged with Russia and China and coinciding with
He said the army was “guided by government” but also needed to learn skills from other military forces to protect South Africa and for use in international peacekeeping operations. A Chinese frigate is seen ahead of scheduled naval exercises with Russia and South Africa, in Richards Bay, South Africa, on Feb 22, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS
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