China's important contribution: the conflict between Russia and NATO.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is the embodiment of the confrontation between Russia and NATO. Both countries are well aware of the nature of the conflict and continue to supply Russia with artillery shells. For Putin, however, he is well aware that China's assistance is indispensable in this confrontation.
Recent multi-party ** reports have pointed out that since the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began in February 2022, Iran and North Korea have provided Russia with various missiles and other military equipment. This assistance not only has a direct impact on the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine, but also reveals the development of non-traditional networks of security cooperation under the pressure of international sanctions.
Iran is a country in the Middle East with missile research and development capabilities. According to foreign media reports, Iran has provided Russia with a variety of missile technologies and finished products, including short-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. This assistance strengthens the capabilities of the Russian army in long-range precision strikes. Especially in the context of the rapid depletion of missiles on the front line, Iran's assistance is undoubtedly a relief for Russia. It is understood that Iran's assistance is conditional and is based on mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides in a number of fields, including the improvement of satellite information collection capabilities and mutual support in air defense and electronic warfare.
At the same time, North Korea has intervened in the conflict in a unique way. Although the limited number of missiles provided by North Korea is enough to cause international concern. It is worth mentioning that although the missiles provided by the DPRK may not be of the most sophisticated level, they can still put some pressure on the enemy's defense system in actual combat and demonstrate the country's determination to "resist US aggression and aid Russia".
The assistance from Iran and North Korea has aroused strong support from Western countries such as the United States and Europe. These Western politicians believe that this assistance violates a number of international regulations and exacerbates the instability of the situation in the region. The U.S. Committee, as well as other NATO members, are closely following the matter and have taken further diplomatic and economic steps to address this new challenge.
For Russia, receiving military aid from Iran and North Korea is not only a tactical consideration, but also an important strategy for diversifying its strategic resources** and strengthening its counterforces in the face of unprecedented external pressure. The formation of such non-traditional military alliances has undoubtedly brought more uncertainty to the current international order, and also highlighted the complexity and volatility of the global security framework in the face of new challenges.
In fact, this "first-class war" not only takes place in the military field, but also involves politics, economy and other levels. Russia is well aware that the assistance of Iran and the DPRK ensures Russia's reliability in terms of military logistical support. To a certain extent, this assistance has eased the pressure of the embargo imposed by Western countries on Russia and improved the combat capability of the Russian army.
However, in addition to this direct military material support, the external assistance received by Russia in the economic field cannot be ignored either. China's role is particularly critical in this regard. China has been pushing for the cessation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine from a neutral standpoint, and has been actively working at the forefront of negotiations between the two countries. The Chinese side stressed the need to resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation and made it clear that it would not provide any military equipment to the warring parties.
Although China will not provide military assistance to either side of Russia and Ukraine in this military conflict, the economic and ** exchanges between China and Russia have not been affected, which provides Russia with a solid backing. Especially against the backdrop of a comprehensive economic blockade and sanctions imposed by the West on Russia, the "no ceiling" strategic partnership between China and Russia has brought valuable economic and material support to Russia. Energy, food, and consumer goods** have played an important role in making up for the losses caused by Western sanctions on the Russian economy, and to a certain extent, have contributed to Russia's domestic stability and development. This deep level of economic cooperation undoubtedly provides Russia** with greater leverage and self-confidence in the ongoing conflict.
It is worth mentioning that in the economic ** of China and Russia, Western countries are increasingly critical of China, accusing China of favoring Russia. However, in fact, China's position is more concerned with maintaining balance and stability in international relations. After all, China-Russia economic and trade cooperation did not start after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and cooperation between China and Russia does not need the dictation of Western politicians.
In addition, there are many countries collectively referred to as the "Global South" that have not chosen sides, as the West has done, but have maintained a relatively neutral position. This position reflects both the intensification of the trend of multipolarization in the world and the redefinition and understanding of the concept of the "international community".
In short, in the complex context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the roles and positions of all parties are complex, affecting the development of the conflict. For Russia, external support, especially from China, is crucial, both in the military and economic spheres. In such an international situation, how to balance state-to-state relations and maintain world peace and stability will be a major challenge for all countries.