Russia and China have agreed to bolster their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter US influence in the region, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Lavrov highlighted the limitations of existing Euro-Atlantic security structures like NATO and the OSCE and emphasized the need for negotiations based on mutual interests.

As Russia’s conflict in Ukraine persists, Lavrov announced plans for dialogue with like-minded nations, aiming to challenge US dominance in Europe and counter unilateral sanctions.

China, labeled as the US’s primary rival, and Russia, perceived as its biggest threat, are strengthening ties to oppose US hegemony and support fairness and justice in international affairs, Al-Jazeera has reported.

While not explicitly mentioning the US or NATO, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need to oppose hegemonism and power politics.

Amid US warnings of consequences for Chinese companies supporting Russia, China reaffirmed its support for Russia’s stability under Putin’s leadership.

The alliance between Russia and China has deepened since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with both nations declaring their ties to be entering a new era during a summit last year.

Written by B.C. Begley