South Africa’s navy stages controversial exercises with China, Russia
26 February 2023 |
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South Africa has begun military exercises with both China and Russia as part of a routine army drill. The joint training has drawn immense criticism from the West, coming nearly one year on from the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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