Russian President Vladimir Putin and People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping showcased deepened political and military ties during Russia’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations, affirming a shared global vision through strategic declarations on stability and international law. Their joint statements emphasized sovereignty, multilateralism, and anti-Western sentiment, aiming to appeal to countries outside the Western bloc while subtly legitimizing controversial activity such as Russia’s war against Ukraine and dismissing Western criticism. Both countries continue militarizing space and cyberspace despite calls for arms control and cyber integrity, a strategy that projects moral leadership without scrutiny of their own military ambitions.
Victory Parade Marks Steady March of China-Russia Relations – Jamestown
