South Africa has announced a joint naval exercise with Russia and China. According to the South African military, the maneuvers to strengthen “already thriving relations between South Africa, Russia and China” will take place from February 17 to 27 off the coast of the port city of Durban and Richards Bay, 180 kilometers away.
More than 350 South African military personnel will participate in “Operation Mosi” (in German: Operation Rauch). During the exercise, the three armed forces exchange information about operational skills and knowledge, among other things. According to the South African military, this is the second exercise of its kind involving the naval forces of the three countries. Accordingly, the first took place in November 2019 in Cape Town.
Opposition criticizes “stupid exercise”
South Africa recently took over the presidency of the BRICS group. In addition to South Africa, China and Russia, these are also Brazil and India. The aim of the states is to form a counterweight to the US and Europe. So far South Africa has not condemned Russia’s offensive war against Ukraine and has maintained a neutral position in the conflict. The country’s largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has strongly criticized the planned maneuver. “This stupid exercise is being held at an inconvenient time because of the war in Ukraine,” the statement said.
Source: Krone
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