This report examines the political alignment between China and Russia regarding the war against Ukraine. It highlights the complexities and limitations of China's support for Russia while exploring the narratives both countries use to frame the conflict, particularly their mutual criticism of NATO and the U.S. China's support remains contingent on its strategic interests, and it distances itself from Russia's nuclear threats, supporting the legitimacy of Ukraine's sovereignty.

This report examines the political alignment between China and Russia regarding the war against Ukraine. It highlights the complexities and limitations of China's support for Russia while exploring the narratives both countries use to frame the conflict, particularly their mutual criticism of NATO and the U.S. China's support remains contingent on its strategic interests, and it distances itself from Russia's nuclear threats, supporting the legitimacy of Ukraine's sovereignty.