Vietnamese Missile Frigate Arrives in Vladivostok Amid Strengthening Ties

A Vietnamese missile frigate, the Hung Dao, has docked in Russia's Vladivostok for a business call. Built in Russia and commissioned in 2018, the ship is designed to handle various military threats. The visit underscores the growing military ties between Vietnam and Russia, following President Putin's recent visit to Vietnam.

A Vietnamese missile frigate, Hung Dao, has docked in Vladivostok's port on a business call, as reported by TASS state news agency.

The frigate will remain in Russia until the end of July. Designed for multi-faceted military operations, it was built in Russia and commissioned by Vietnam in 2018.

The mooring in Vladivostok follows President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Vietnam, highlighting strengthened military ties and talks of a "reliable security architecture" in the Asia-Pacific region.