Jun 29, 2023
Russian Ships Enter Taiwan’s Territory: New Escalation in East Asia? | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Posted by Raphael Ramos in categories: existential risks, military
Taiwan was on high alert after two Russian warships entered its waters. Taiwan is used to incursions by China, not Russia. It marks a new flare-up in East Asia. Moscow then doubled down by releasing footage of a military drill in the Sea of Japan. East Asia is becoming a powder keg.
The region already deals with tensions between North Korea, South Korea & Japan. And now the US is trying to send a message to Pyongyang by having its largest nuclear submarine visit South Korea.