Beijing and Moscow: A "Coalition of Interests" Undeterred by Washington's Threats

The features of the geopolitical world are changing in some of its parts, while at the same time, the alignments drawn by the urgency of interests remain unchanged, perhaps even closer than before. China and Russia have emerged as allies both security-wise and economically amidst the upheavals in the global scene.

Washington stands close to this alliance and views it with suspicion due to the military and economic weight of the two countries that cannot be underestimated.

Recently, Russia has been under a new-old American pressure, stemming from its stubbornness regarding the Ukraine issue and its refusal to adhere to Trump's attempts to reach a de-escalation that would ultimately lead to a peace agreement.

The American pressure has economic features, and it is one of the ways that could twist Moscow's arm, even if just morally, but the Chinese winds have completely countered Trump's desires.

Beijing rejected his request to stop purchasing Russian oil, in the context of his threat to impose tariffs on the imports of oil and energy carriers from Russia.

The Chinese rejection comes through a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasizing that it "has no intention of reconsidering its energy policy due to external pressures."

Beijing used a tone of being unyielding to American dictates, stating: "No pressure can prevent us from meeting our country's energy needs."

It pointed out that China "will always ensure its energy needs are met based on its national interests, and that intimidation and pressure will not be effective."