The Varyag missile cruiser. © RIA Novosti. Vitaly Ankov
Russian Warships Sail to China for Joint Drills -- RIA Novosti
A naval task force from Russia’s Pacific Fleet will arrive on Saturday in the Chinese port of Qingdao ahead of large-scale joint exercises with the Chinese navy, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
The task force arriving in Qingdao comprises the Varyag missile cruiser, three Udaloy class destroyers and three fleet support ships.
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Update: US Worried As China And Russia Prepare To Hold Historic Joint Naval Exercises -- IBTimes
My Comment: These joint exercises are a surprise. The big question that others are now voicing is .... what's next.