Putin in China: nuclear peace and military exercises

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in China at a time of high global tension, as his military began three-day nuclear drills. During the visit, Putin stated that the alliance with China is not aimed against anyone, but seeks peace and prosperity. Both countries present themselves as defenders of the world order in the face of current challenges.

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The hardware of the alliance: missiles and chips 🚀

Russian-Chinese cooperation in military technology advances with air defense systems like the S-400 and the joint development of surveillance satellites. Moscow supplies nuclear propulsion components, while Beijing contributes microelectronics and drones. This technological symbiosis allows both to evade Western sanctions, although missile accuracy depends on chips that China manufactures with 28-nanometer lithography, far from TSMC's 3 nanometers.

Nuclear exercise: three days to aim at no one 💥

While Putin spoke of peace in Beijing, Russia simulated launches of Yars missiles. It's like inviting a friend for dinner while at home you rehearse how to throw punches. The message is clear: we're not aiming at anyone, but just in case, we practice. After all, universal peace is best defended with nuclear warheads in silos, right? 😅