Center-2026 joint military drills conclude in Russia

Multinational military drills in central Russia wrapped up on Friday, concluding a strategic exercise that tested joint combat readiness among forces from China, Russia, and six other nations.  The Center-2026 (Tsentr-2026) exercises, which began Sept.

28 in Chelyabinsk, focused on long-range force projection, rapid operational shifts, and joint command coordination under realistic combat conditions. The exercise tested the multinational forces’ capabilities in coordinated command and joint operations, while playing a significant role in consolidating traditional bilateral friendships and enhancing joint operational capabilities.