Russia cannot co-opt China to back it fully on Ukraine
Journal: Emerald expert briefings
Year: 2022

Significance The document says China as well as Russia is against NATO expansion; in return Moscow objects to the US-UK-Australian AUKUS deal and the creation of any new security blocs in the Asia-Pacific region. Impacts Russian energy export prospects have been boosted by Gazprom's second gas supply contract signed with China. Moscow will look to Beijing for economic help in the event of new sanctions. Although Russian-Chinese exercises enhance military inter-operability, their main aim is poli