'Friends of steel': Xi and Putin pledge to stand together against U.S.

"Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have announced a strategic partnership in steel production, signaling their commitment to boosting cooperation with a new level of intensity while countering U.S.-led influence. As part of their pledge, they aim to deepen relations across multiple fronts, including military ties, to decisively counter the 'dual containment' strategy employed by Washington. Together, China and Russia have emerged as a key force in shaping a new world order that challenges U.S. dominance."