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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Russia and China to hold annual joint military exercise in July, patrol Pacific Ocean

Sweden Herald

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July 5, 2026

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Kyiv Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

China and Russia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills in the Pacific

China and Russia are scheduled to hold joint naval and air exercises, dubbed Joint Sea-2026, near Qingdao, China, during July, according to an announcement from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense. Following the exercises, the two navies will conduct a joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean. Beijing described the maneuvers as part of an annual cooperation plan aimed at maintaining regional stability, though specific dates and force compositions were not disclosed.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 5, 2026

China, Russia to hold joint naval exercise, maritime patrol

BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Russian navies will hold the Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise this month in water...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

China, Russia to hold joint naval drills off Qingdao this month

Beijing, July 5 (SANA) China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises in waters and airspace off the coastal city of Qingdao later this month, China’s Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said some naval forces from both countries would conduct joint maritime patrols in designated areas of the []

The Cradle

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· Jul 6, 2026

China test-launches nuclear-capable ballistic missile in Pacific Ocean

Russia and China have begun a week-long joint military training exercise in the waters and airspace off the Chinese port city of Qingdao

TASS

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia-China joint naval exercise to focus on use of unmanned systems — rear admiral

The Russia-China Joint Sea 2026 exercise will run in the Yellow Sea on July 6-13

AzerNews

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· Jul 5, 2026

China, Russia to hold joint naval drills

China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises off the coast of the port city of Qingdao in Shandong province, eastern China, later this month, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense said, AzerNEWS reports.

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Related coverage for "Russia and China to hold annual joint military exercise in July, patrol Pacific Ocean": Kyiv Post — China and Russia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills in the Pacific. The Rising Nepal — China, Russia to hold joint naval exercise, maritime patrol. Syrian Arab News Agency — China, Russia to hold joint naval drills off Qingdao this month. The Cradle — China test-launches nuclear-capable ballistic missile in Pacific Ocean. TASS — Russia-China joint naval exercise to focus on use of unmanned systems — rear admiral. AzerNews — China, Russia to hold joint naval drills