Russia launched joint navy drills with China in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday. It’s part of the larger ‘Ocean-2024’ exercise, consisting of naval drills that will span the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic Seas. “The purpose of the exercise is to check in detail the key aspects of combat readiness,” Putin said addressing military personnel taking part in the drills. “We pay special attention to strengthening military cooperation with friendly states. Today, in the context of growing geopolitical tensions in the world, this is especially important,” he adds. The Rus…