Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed China's role as a key ally, endorsing Beijing's claims over Taiwan while insisting that Sino-Russian cooperation poses no threat to other nations. Despite the absence of a formal military alliance, the two countries have strengthened ties through a 'no limits' partnership signed in 2022 and a commitment to comprehensive strategic cooperation made in May 2023. Putin dismissed allegations of Chinese aggression, suggesting instead that Taiwan is provoking regional tensions to gain international support. He stated, 'A lot is going on around Taiwan,' and claimed Taiwan's actions are escalating the situation. Additionally, Putin compared military drills between Russia and China to U.S. exercises with Japan, asserting that these activities are necessary for security and do not threaten others. Taiwan's government, however, criticized the partnership as a significant threat to global peace due to the aggressive actions of both Russia and China.