International relations1st ASEAN-Russia navy drills send messages on AUKUS, China
Analysts see shared unease over Australian nuclear subs, Beijing's moves
Russia's Admiral Panteleyev warship is seen docked in the Philippines in 2017: The vessel is taking part in the first ASEAN-Russia naval drills this week. © AP
DIMITRI SIMES JR., Contributing writer
December 1, 2021 20:28 JST
MOSCOW -- Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations launched their first-ever joint naval exercise on Wednesday, marking a new security twist in a region roiled by territorial disputes with China and the emergence of the U.S.-led AUKUS alliance.