The Biden administration is pushing Russia and China into a powerful and dangerous alliance as tensions rise between the West and these two nuclear-armed superpowers. With Russia possessing the largest nuclear arsenal in the world and China emerging as a major nuclear power, the combination of their military strength could have devastating consequences for Americans.
Russia and China have signaled their willingness to “combine their potential” in response to what they see as Western aggression. This week, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, warned that the two countries would take joint action if provoked. This follows U.S. accusations that China has been providing advanced military technology to Russia, further escalating tensions.
In a display of their growing partnership, Russia and China have begun joint naval drills in the Pacific, a direct response to the U.S. increasing military presence in the region. These exercises highlight the deepening ties between the two nations, which have become closer in the face of U.S. sanctions and military actions.
With the U.S. deploying missiles in Japan, which were banned under the now-defunct INF Treaty, Russia and China view Washington’s actions as a direct threat. The risk of conflict is growing, and with it, the potential for significant economic and military repercussions for the U.S.
Americans should be concerned about the direction these tensions are heading. The possibility of economic retaliation or even a direct confrontation between nuclear powers is becoming more real as the U.S. continues to provoke Russia and China.
