Moscow, July 30 -- The joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise "Maritime Interaction-2025" will be held from August 1-5 in the Sea of Japan and is not directed against other countries, the Russian Pacific Fleet said on Wednesday.

"From August 1-5, 2025, the Pacific Fleet will host the joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise 'Maritime Interaction-2025.' The traditional exercise will take place in the Sea of Japan to facilitate the exchange of experience between Russian Navy and Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy sailors. The exercise is defensive in nature and not directed against other countries," the statement said, adding that the exercise will consist of shore-based and maritime phases.

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