Two Russian destroyers and a tanker have docked in the Philippines for a 'goodwill visit' amid escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea
Two Russian destroyers and a tanker have docked in the Philippines for a"goodwill visit" amid escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
The destroyers Admiral Tributs and Vinogradov -- classified as"large, anti-submarine ships" -- docked in Manila early Monday, along with the Admiral Irkut, a"large sea tanker," according to the Philippine News Agency.It is the second time this year Russian vessels have docked in the Philippines.
Why it's so tense in the South China Sea 01:17China and the Philippines are just two of the many countries who lay claim to large portions of the South China Sea, along with Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei. In a bid to reinforce their claim on the territory, China has built and militarized artificial islands across the important shipping lane.Tensions cooled after Duterte pursued a closer economic relationship with Beijing.
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