In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Chinese soldiers stand in formation during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.11.09.2018#5636288
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Chinese tanks are parked during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.11.09.2018#5636283
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry military vehicles are parked during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.11.09.2018#5636280
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry President Vladimir Putin, left, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, centre, and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, right, review troops during the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636277
Russian military police soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636274
Russian military police soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636273
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Russian military units are parked during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.11.09.2018#5636271
Chinese soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636270
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Russian military units are parked during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.11.09.2018#5636269
Russian soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636263
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry, from left, Russian, Chinese and Monglian flags wave during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 11, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.11.09.2018#5636246
Russian soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636242
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry President Vladimir Putin, centre, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, right, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, left, and Governor of Zabaikalsky Krai region Nataya Zhdanova inspect military food during the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636229
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry President Vladimir Putin, centre, and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, watch the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636210
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with an unidentified Russian servicemen as he reviews troops during the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636207
Russian military aircrafts fly during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636197
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Russian Mi-26 helicopter unload troops during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636189
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry President Vladimir Putin, centre, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, right, watch the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636186
Russian, Chinese and Mongolian flags wave as Russian President Vladimir Putin reviews troops during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636173
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Russian Chinese APCs drive during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636172
Mongolian soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636170
Russian President Vladimir Putin awards an unidentified Chinese serviceman as he reviews troops during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636168
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe as he arrives to review troops during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636167
Russian military aircrafts fly during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636166
Russian President Vladimir Putin reviews troops during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636162
Russian Su-34 bombers fly during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636158
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Russian tanks and APCs drive during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636155
Chinese soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636149
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry smokes from explosions rise over Tsugol training ground during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636148
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry smokes from explosions rise over Tsugol training ground during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.13.09.2018#5636146
Russian President Vladimir Putin awards an unidentified Russian serviceman during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636145
Tanks roll during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636141
Tanks roll during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636138
In this handout released by Russian Defence Ministry Russian tanks fire during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 10, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981. The image is a handout courtesy of a third party. Editorial use only, no archive, no commercial use.10.09.2018#5636137
Helicopters fly during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636133
Chinese Harbin Z-19 helicopter flies during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636128
Foreign military attaches take photos as they arrive for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636110
Foreign military attaches take photos as they arrive for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636109
A foreign military attache takes photos inside the helicopter as he arrives for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636091
Russian soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636089
Foreign military attaches sit inside the helicopter as they arrive for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636084
Chinese and Russian soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636070
Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, right, watch the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636066
Chinese soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636065
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, left, watch the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636054
Chinese soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636051
Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, right, and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, left, arrive to watch the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636050
Foreign military attaches take photos upon arrival for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636046
Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre, listens to Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, left, and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, right, as they watch the Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636045
Foreign military attaches take photos upon arrival for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636040
Chinese soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636039
Foreign military attaches react upon arrival for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636037
Foreign military attaches react upon arrival for Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636035
Russian President Vladimir Putin reviews troops during at Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636032
Russian tank drives during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636022
Russian tank drives during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636021
Military helicopters fly during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5636019
Chinese military vehicle drives during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5635995
Soldiers take part in Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5635987
Chinese Harbin Z-19 military helicopters fly during Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills at the Tsugol training ground, Zabaikalsky Krai region, Russia, September 13, 2018. Vostok-2018 (East-2018) military drills are the biggest since a Soviet military exercise Zapad-81 (West-81) that took place in 1981.13.09.2018#5635969