Russia increased its troops to the Chinese border

According to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Moscow’s decision to strengthen its forces was made amid growing tensions in the “strategic eastern region”, an area that includes Russia’s eastern border with China. and Asia-Pacific.

Shoigu did not disclose details of the new threats or the exact location of the additional Russian military deployment. He promised to send 500 units of new and modern equipment to the region, as well as to restore the Northern Fleet of the Navy.

According to Alexander Gabuev, an analyst at the Carnegie Center, Russia wants to create a contingency plan ensuring military capabilities in the region, which could be seriously affected by a possible conflict. mainly due to the growing tension between the US and Chinese navies.

Russia increased its troops to the border with China. Photo: DPA

According to numerous reports, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow’s fears revolve around actions by countries outside the region. “Of course, all of this does not contribute to the stability of the region,” Peskov said.

Tensions have risen between the United States and China in the South China Sea due to the increased presence of President Donald Trump’s administration in the region. Experts believe that the growing relationship between the United States and Taiwan could lead to possible conflict in the region.

Although relations between Russia and China have improved significantly in recent years, Moscow’s decision to postpone the delivery of a second S-400 missile defense system to Beijing earlier this year has skyrocketed. doubts about the alliance of the two countries. The decision was made after Moscow accused Beijing of espionage despite the two countries having good relations.