Newly released footage shows Russia and its quasi-ally China conducting a naval patrol in the Western Pacific as part of their military cooperation that challenges the United States.

Newsweek has emailed the Russian and Chinese foreign ministries for further comment.

Why It Matters

Russia has maintained what President Vladimir Putin calls a partnership "without limitations" with China following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. The two nations have deepened military ties, with over half of their 113 combined drills since 2003 taking place in the past six years, along with joint patrols in the Pacific involving strategic bombers and naval vessels.

The most recent Russia-China military activities —including Exercise Joint Sea 2025 and a maritime joint patrol—come after their

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