Introduction (500 words):
Recently, the voices of Western countries to support Ukraine have become more and more strong, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has also caused huge divisions within the United States. Biden had proposed a $110.5 billion aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, but failed to pass. Kirby, the coordinator of strategic communications at the White House Committee, said that the United States believes that once Russia wins in Ukraine, the U.S. military is likely to participate in the confrontation with the Russian army. In the face of NATO's Indo-Pacific pace, China and Russia can only cooperate more closely back-to-back. This article will reveal the inside story of Russia's three major preparations, as well as the cooperation and prospects of the relevant countries.
Recently, Putin officially approved a bill to increase military spending, and 30% of fiscal spending in 2024 will be used for the armed forces, a direct increase of nearly 70% compared with this year. In the context of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, such actions by Russia are particularly interesting. This significant increase in the military budget not only reflects the importance of the development of the Russian army, but also reflects the urgent need for the modernization of the Russian army. Russia plans to vigorously develop new equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned boats, and communication equipment.
The increase in the military budget involves not only equipment research and development and factory expenses, but also the increase in the salaries of military personnel and the pensions of soldiers who died on the front line. The size of Russia's armed forces will also increase, and according to information released by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the strength of the Russian armed forces will increase by 170,000 to 1.32 million. The purpose of this initiative is clearly not only to deal with Ukraine, but also to counter the threat from NATO.
Russia has recently been in close contact with China, North Korea, Iran and other partner countries aimed at strengthening military and economic cooperation. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu previously visited the DPRK and, after visiting the DPRK's military factories and new types of equipment, sought cooperation between the two sides in the military sphere. And Putin's recent visit to Middle Eastern countries, especially the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, stressed the importance of economic and trade cooperation. While Russia has been subjected to all-round sanctions from the West, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have consistently rejected sanctions and have become Russia's new centers of financial activity, helping Russia circumvent Western sanctions. In addition, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have also exported a large number of key products such as Western electronic components to Russia, providing important support to Russia.
It is worth mentioning that Putin recently met with Raisi of Iran, and the two sides discussed the Palestinian issue and a number of other areas. Although the Russia-Ukraine conflict has broken out, there have been rumors about Iran providing military assistance to Russia. Putin expressed great importance and friendship with China, and said that Russia and China will carry out comprehensive cooperation in all fields, including military technology. As the world's largest industrial manufacturing country, China will undoubtedly become Russia's most important backing.
Tensions in Ukraine and the rapid acceleration of NATO's Indo-Pacific transformation have further highlighted the need for close cooperation between China and Russia. Although the conflict in Ukraine has exposed some problems for Russia, Russia is preparing for the unexpected by significantly increasing its military budget and cooperating with close partner countries.
Judging by Russia's readiness, they are ramping up the construction of military forces and the development of modern equipment, which will allow them to maintain an advantage in the Ukrainian conflict. At the same time, Russia is also actively cooperating with China, North Korea, Iran and other countries to seek more support and resources. In particular, cooperation between Russia and China will be further deepened in the field of military technology and will provide stronger support.
Looking ahead, the Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to continue to escalate. The international community needs to be vigilant and look for ways to resolve conflicts. At the same time, in order to maintain regional peace and stability, all parties should settle disputes through peaceful means in accordance with the principles of dialogue and cooperation, and jointly safeguard international order and regional security. Only through cooperation on an equal footing and mutual benefit can we achieve common development and prosperity.