Russia's War Against Ukraine
OP-ED
Roger McDermott: China’s tacit approval of Moscow’s Ukraine policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with China's President Xi Jinping (C) after thier meeting at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2014.
Since Moscow initiated military operations in Ukraine in February 2014, China has seemingly adopted an ambiguous stance as Russia's annexation of Crimea and destabilization of southeastern Ukraine evoked international condemnation. During the past year, Beijing and Moscow strengthened their strategic partnership by deepening economic ties and enhancing bilateral military cooperation.
