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Strategic Moves: Russia, China, And Iran Are In Sync
By Pepe Escobar Over past decades, the pre-fabricated myth of an elusive “Iranian bomb” was never the real issue between the US and Iran; the issue was how to subdue – or “isolate” – a powerful, independent nation that refused to toe the exceptionalist line. Now that the “rehabilitation” of Iran – at least for some … Continue reading
China Becomes First Foreign Buyer Of Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System
China has become the first foreign buyer of Russia’s cutting-edge S-400 missile defense systems, said Anatoly Isaykin, the Director General of Russia’s major arms exporting company Rosoborobexport, according to interview with Russian newspaper Kommersant that was published on Monday. The head of Rosoboronexport declined to disclose terms of contract but confirmed that China had indeed become the first … Continue reading
China’s Tacit Approval Of Moscow’s Ukraine Policy
By Roger McDermott Since Moscow initiated military operations in Ukraine in February 2014, China has seemingly adopted an ambiguous stance as Russia’s annexation of Crimea and destabilization of southeastern Ukraine evoked international condemnation. During the past year, Beijing and Moscow strengthened their strategic partnership by deepening economic ties and enhancing bilateral military cooperation. China’s comparative silence … Continue reading
China To Receive Russian S-400 Systems In Exchange For Political Support
Last week, Chinese officials supported the position of Russia on both the Crimea and the Ukrainian conflict. Soon afterwards, it was reported that Russia sold S-400 air defense systems to the Celestial Empire. The contract was evaluated at $3 billion. Is there a connection between these events? China can wait, but it can not wait … Continue reading
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