Russia and China have launched a major military show of strength against the West - with more than 50,000 troops, 140 aircraft, and 60 warships on display.
As Vladimir Putin ’s forces struggle in his war against Ukraine, the Vostok-2022 drills are thousands of miles from the devastating conflict in Europe.
But with 5,000 military vehicles on show, the aim of the Pacific exercises is to demonstrate the joint resolve of Moscow and Beijing standing up to the West.
