Russian, Chinese Warships Conduct First Ever Joint Patrol in Western Pacific

Russian and Chinese warships conducted the first ever joint patrol in the western part of the Pacific Ocean on October 17-23, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Saturday. “The tasks of the joint patrolling were to demonstrate the state flags of Russia and China, maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and also protect facilities of both countries’ maritime economic activity. During the patrol, the group of warships passed through the Tsugaru Strait for the first time,” the statement says.  Russian and Chinese Warships joint patrols in the Pacific Ocean The Russian Navy was represented in the joint naval…