To continue this semi-related rant, although I did not read the article, it is too obvious why Russia under Putin is getting closer to China under Xi.
It is not really about Putin and Xi being friends, which they are.
That only helps. Makes it less formal, easier to get things done.
And, also, we cannot stay mad at our friends. That is why they are friends.
Russia under Putin, has fought about six wars.
And the direction of those wars, geographically speaking, always coming from the same general direction.
But when Putin looks east, nothing but stability and friendship.
After this Ukraine debacle with the Madian stuff, it has come to a point where Russia has said screw this.
All this time with Putin as leader, there was always some difficulty or war, on this side, while that other side of the country, nothing but development and trade links facilitating expansion of commerce. War on one side, growth on the other.
No one bothers to mention this in the Western media.
In fact, the Western media actually brings out Doctor Kissinger for a cameo appearance of disinformation a few pages back.
Kind of pathetic attempt.
STFU!
I like Kissinger. The media should STFU! Tell us how many wars Putin was fighting!