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China-Russia Alliance: $100 Billion in Military Projects

1/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

China and Russia have more than 60 joint projects worth over $100 billion, per Oleh Luhovskyi of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
China is now Russia's main trading partner, helping circumvent sanctions and boosting Russian military production.
Chinese components are integral to Russian missiles and drones.
Chinese analysts say the Ukraine conflict shifted to a war of attrition, weakening Ukraine's forces and Western support by prolonging engagements that strain infrastructure.

History

Historical Context

The Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, signed in 1950, marked a pivotal alliance during the Cold War, with the USSR providing China $300 million in aid and military support. This partnership aimed to bolster socialist solidarity against the capitalist bloc. Today, over 60 joint projects worth $100 billion reflect a renewed collaboration, reshaping global power dynamics amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Story summary

China and Russia have more than 60 joint projects worth over $100 billion, per Oleh Luhovskyi of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
China is now Russia's main trading partner, helping circumvent sanctions and boosting Russian military production.
Chinese components are integral to Russian missiles and drones.
Chinese analysts say the Ukraine conflict shifted to a war of attrition, weakening Ukraine's forces and Western support by prolonging engagements that strain infrastructure.

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