The United States and the Philippines held military exercises: they do not affect the US focus on Ukraine and Gaza

On Friday, the United States and the Philippines conducted joint naval and air patrols in the South China Sea. Traditional military exercises do not affect the US focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a US general said.

This was reported by UNN with reference to AFP.

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Military exercises between the United States and the Philippines, in which thousands of military personnel take part every year.

Today's patrols in the South China Sea, almost all of which is claimed by China, come as Washington seeks to strengthen its defense relations with countries in the region in the face of China's growing influence.

At the same time, there are fears that Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the conflict with Israel and Hamas may conflict with the US plans in Asia and the Pacific, in particular, diverting military resources intended for this region.

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The Philippine army noted that joint maritime and air patrols took place in its exclusive economic zone, but did not provide precise geographical indications.

Joint sailing and operations are a demonstration of our commitment to improving interoperability

It should be recalled that in December, Chinese ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels during two separate supply missions to the disputed reefs, according to videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard.

There was also a collision between a Philippine ship and a Chinese coast guard vessel. At the time, China and the Philippines blamed each other for the incident.

In February, US and Japanese ships also conducted joint exercises in the Philippine Sea amid escalating tensions with China and North Korea.

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