September 05, 2024
Why Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran are teaming up
Probably the most surprising thing about the war in Ukraine is that Russia is getting a ton of help. North Korea and Iran are sending it millions of rounds of ammunition and lethal drones, while China is sending it everything from cash to jet-fighter parts. In fact, the war has brought these four countries together so much closer together that many in the West are calling them the “new axis of evil”. How are Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea helping each other? And how dangerous is their new partnership?
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