Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of his visit to China, said that Moscow and Beijing do not seek to align against any other country, but aim to work together for “peace and universal prosperity.”
AlJazeera reports that Putin, on his 25th visit to China for a two-day trip (May 19–20), stated that Russia and China are coordinating efforts to defend international law and the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety.
He also added that Russia–China relations have reached an “unprecedented level,” with both sides supporting each other on key issues such as the “protection of sovereignty and national unity.”
However, their growing cooperation comes amid criticism, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been widely condemned as a violation of international law.
Russia and China are also increasingly seen as aligning to challenge U.S. global dominance.
In recent years, both countries have strengthened economic and diplomatic ties, particularly after Western sanctions were imposed on Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia mainly exports energy resources such as oil, gas, and coal to China, while importing a wide range of manufactured goods from China, including machinery, vehicles, electrical equipment, and textiles.
