Russia, China, Mongolia Getting Ready For Massive Military Exercises
Russia is preparing for what officials there have called the country's largest military exercise since the Cold War.
According to Business Insider, China and Mongolia are also joining, both for the first time.
The US plans to monitor the exercises seeing them as "strategic messaging" by Moscow and Beijing.
Russian troops have already undergone "snap inspections" in preparation for the exercise.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the active portion will take place between September 11-17.
According to Business Insider, China and Mongolia are also joining, both for the first time.
The US plans to monitor the exercises seeing them as "strategic messaging" by Moscow and Beijing.
Russian troops have already undergone "snap inspections" in preparation for the exercise.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the active portion will take place between September 11-17.