The Russian military released information that RussiaPacific OceanThe fleet detachment has enteredManilab, a goodwill visit to the Philippines. This flotilla consists of 2 large anti-submarine ships and 1 medium tanker, inManilaThe docking time is about 3 days, during which there will be friendly events such as open houses. It isRussian armyThe last leg of the fleet's visit after its departure from Vladivostok had previously visited Vietnam, India, Thailand and many other countries. However, the fleet sailed into the PhilippinesManilaThe timing of the bay coincided with the second day of the confrontation between the Chinese and Philippine coast guards at Second Thomas Shoal, causing misunderstanding that Russia supports the Philippines.
In the context of Russia's search for cooperation in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is one of the countries it has recently focused on. The Russian side expressed its willingness to provide assistance to the Philippines in the energy field, and the Philippine side also responded that it was willing to develop relations with Russia in various fields. The continuation of this flotilla visit can be considered as the reason why the Russian side chose not to change its itinerary in order to continue to strengthen relations between the two sides. In addition, if the visit is canceled, it will give the West a chance to seize and hypeSino-Russian relations, which is not conducive to the implementation of Russia's strategy in Southeast Asia.
Russia's position on the South China Sea issue is worth **. First of all, from a practical point of view, the fact that Russia had time to notify the Philippines of the cancellation or postponement of the visit, but chose to proceed with the original plan shows that Moscow has a more neutral position on the South China Sea issue. Second, the Russian side hopes to eliminate the possible negative impact of this fleet visit through diplomatic communication, reflecting Russia's commitment to the situationSino-Russian relationsDevelopment of confidence. In addition, there are people in Russian political and academic circles who oppose itSouth China Seastrategic attitude, they think of China around the Philippines and other countriesDisputes in the South China SeaIt will push these countries towards the United States and undermine China's relations with ASEAN. Although these proposals are from Russia's point of view, they are not opposed to China's assertion of rights and interests in the South China Sea, but rather concerns about the expansion of US influence in Southeast Asia. It can be seen that Russia's position on the South China Sea issue is relatively special, but it has common interests with China in dealing with the dangerous moves of the United States and maintaining stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sino-Russian relationsThis has provided a foundation for Russia to maintain its strategic focus on the South China Sea issue. The two sides have already established a special partnership, and the level of mutual trust has been continuously enhanced. China is clearRussian armyThe fleet enteredManilaIt does not mean that Russia really supports the position of the Philippines. The Russian side is also confident that possible misunderstandings will be eliminated through diplomatic communication. At the same time, China and Russia have many common interests in dealing with the dangerous moves of the United States and maintaining stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Therefore, we should believe that the Russian side has the ability to maintain its strategic focus and will not act against itSino-Russian relationsDevelopment of action. However, the Russian side should be more cautious in its actions, pay attention to long-term development and avoid miscalculations.
RussiaPacific OceanAlthough the visit of the fleet to the Philippines overlapped with the tense relations between China and the Philippines, the Russian side did not change its itinerary and demonstrated its special position on the South China Sea issue. The Russian side chose to extend the visit, on the one hand, to maintain cooperative relations with the Philippines, and on the other hand, to avoid hyping the West about Russia's position on China. Russia has maintained a certain neutral stance on the South China Sea issue and hopes to maintain stability and balance in the Asia-Pacific region through cooperation with China. Sino-Russian relationsIt also provides a guarantee for Russia to maintain its strategic focus on the South China Sea issue. However, the Russian side should continue to act cautiously, avoid misunderstandings, and maintain close communication with China in order to maintain the stable development of bilateral relations.