Russia's Lavrov defends joint naval drills with China and South Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow did not want any "scandals" regarding joint naval drills between Russia, China and South Africa scheduled for next month.

Speaking on a visit to Pretoria where he was asked about criticism surrounding the drills, Lavrov said Russia had provided all necessary information regarding plans for the military exercises.

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