>>514704079 (OP)
>new friends
They've been close for over a decade. They're closer now that Europe and the US is pushing Russia away, openly antagonizing them. What other choice does Russia have? Just take it in the ass like Iran and the mid-eastern countries do? Laughable! Besides, neither Merkel nor Macron were even Putin's friends. They even admitted as much, that it was more or less all a stunt to buy time and build up Ukraine's defenses. These people are all scum. Not saying that Xi or Kim are any better. They're foreign leaders with their country's interest in mind first and foremost. And it just so happens that Russia borders both and is abundant in energy resources, rare earth minerals, and even food. NK benefits and in turn provides support on Russia's eastern flank against Japan, South Korea, US. But also whatever limited intel they can acquire and manpower as well. China's self explanatory in what they can provide. A fuckton. So it's a win/win. Europe mainly fucked up. They had a good deal going, the Germans and the Russians with Nord Stream. Too bad, so sad, who cares? The past is past. If they want a repeat of Hitler or Napoleon, they're welcome to try. As if any other outcome is even possible. Ridiculous.