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RUSSIA and China are hellbent on world domination and the West must act now before the existing world order crumbles, a Brit ex-commander has warned.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are striving to create their own axis of evil with their menacing bond set to strengthen after the pair sent bombers near the US this week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s President Xi Jinping are hellbent on world domination, warned a Brit ex-commander[/caption] The pair are starting to grow close with their countries now working together internationally[/caption]Russian and Chinese strategic bomber aircraft were intercepted after they conducted joint patrols just miles from the Alaskan coast on Wednesday.
The flights marked a chilling escalation towards World War 3 as Russian Tupolev TU-95 and two Chinese Xi’an H-6 bombers were spotted close to enemy territory.
The move – likely orchestrated by leaders Putin and Xi – shows signs of a growing partnership between the menacing global superpowers – leaving some seriously concerned.
Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon told The Sun it is a “hugely worrying” team-up with fears the relationship could continue to grow in the coming months.
The colonel said: “It’s an indication that the Chinese and the Russians are working closer together and they’ve been very public about that.
“The Chinese, in particular, have been very open in the last few weeks and months that they are conducting drills with the Russian military including their air forces.”
Hamish’s biggest fears come from how the UK and Nato could be badly targeted by the “new world order” growing overseas.
He told The Sun: “The key thing with all of this is that we in the UK, in NATO and Western countries must show strength. That is the only way to deter dictatorships like China and Russia.
“We’re also aware of the other axis of evil being Iran and North Korea. All these people are in cahoots and you know it’s key that the West and Nato stay strong and realise this, otherwise, we will be exploited.
“So it is a real potential for turmoil over the next few months and years. And it’s key that the West stays united and shows a strong front against it.”
Experts previously explained despots in China, Iran and North Korea could follow in Vlad’s footsteps to tighten their iron-fist grips on power and undermine democracy in the West.
Dr Alan Mendoza, executive director of the UK-based think tank Henry Jackson Society, voiced similar grave predictions if the dictators stay close.
He dubbed the new partnership the “axis of disruptive powers” and claims the closer they become the larger the threat is to the free world.
He told The Sun: “Of course, it’s not a good alliance for us.
“It isn’t helpful to free world countries to have these hostile countries do more together because it sort of solidifies the world into those who wish to overturn the existing order versus those who wish to preserve it.
“They will work together in whatever way they can find to help further their own specific goals within that disruption.
“The common way to get there is to disrupt the existing world order and to push back against the US, the UK and other freedom-loving countries.”
The key thing with all of this is that we in the UK, in NATO and Western countries must show strength. That is the only way to deter dictatorships like China and Russia
Colonel Hamish de Bretton-GordonFor Putin, gaining global influence is a key area he wants to strengthen, Alan added.
In China’s case, they are looking for more freedom to manoeuvre, which could be done through the taking of Taiwan.
Xi also remains dominant over other global powers such as the US.
Both leaders will also be looking to sustain and bolster their trade routes and secure economic benefits from across the globe.
Building an alliance
Alan Mendoza thinks the recent “showmance” between Russia and China may have been done to simply “get ahead of the game”.
Russia is currently butting heads with Nato, the US and many European nations after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has been strongly condemned.
Since he stormed the borders Vlad has been responsible for a number of atrocities from the unsolicited bombings of hospitals to throwing his own men into the meatgrinder to die at war.
China has also turned into an enemy of many after their incessant belief that they should take back Taiwan – despite strong opposition from their neighbours among others.
They’re trying to be proactive in their approach and trying to send warning messages to the free world to say whatever you think you’re going to do we’re going to do our own game here and that involves us working together
Dr Alan MendozaBut with a newly formed partnership brewing, both nations could be in a position to push past the condemnation and wreak havoc under each other’s wing.
Alan told The Sun: “If you are a disruptive power there are two things you can do – sit back and wait to see what your opponent does, or you can try and create conditions that time things to your advantage.
“They’re trying to be proactive in their approach and trying to send warning messages to the free world to say whatever you think you’re going to do we’re going to do our own game here and that involves us working together.”
Putin and Xi have always kept a strong bond with them declaring a “no limits” relationship back in 2022 – just days before the dictator invaded Ukraine.
Ever since Putin has continued to cosy up to Xi and cling to China as an ally.
Russia has become increasingly economically dependent on China as Western sanctions cut its access to much of the international trading system due to the war.
China’s army is one of the largest and most feared in the world[/caption] The axis of evil pals may be looking to watch the existing world order crumble as they create a new world[/caption] Chinese troops marching during Vostok military exercise at a firing range in Russia in a show of cooperation between the two nations[/caption] President Xi is seen as a key threat and a master manipulator against the West due to his power, influence and economic strength[/caption]The other reason for the pair growing close is due to them both having what the other desires.
China has the world’s largest military force, a seemingly endless pit of cash and the latest technology at its disposal.
All things that Russia thrives to have – hence why Putin may be growing close.
On the other hand, Russia has the aggression, nuclear capabilities and energy supplies that a large, demanding China wants.
Alan described the pair as having “a transaction alliance” where both parties are willing to give and take.
“I suspect we’ll see much more deepening of whatever work they can do together, leading to their strengthening,” he added.
China’s strength in numbers
Despite Putin’s Russia being closer to home, Hamish is more concerned about how China may become stronger through the ties.
He said: “The Chinese are now flexing their military muscles and we’re very concerned about their potential to invade Taiwan.
“The Chinese military is expanding. They’ve got the biggest fleet in the world now and it’s it’s something we need to be aware of.”
He also labelled Xi’s government “very wily political manipulators” and claimed the president will do whatever as long as he can gain an advantage out of it.
The colonel said: “If we wait another 12 months before doing anything, China will be 12 months further on and they are showing no signs of slowing down.”
”Because of what’s happening with the Russians in Ukraine, and if the Chinese become more aggressive, then again, they will be challenged and dictators like China and Russia really only heed strength.
“They exploit weakness. So it is another reminder that we must improve our defensive capabilities.”
Putin & Xi's 'no limits' friendship
JUST before Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping declared a 'no limits' friendship.
And today the two leaders signed a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two nations on their 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties,
Xi said China and Russia will continue to uphold a position of non-alliance and non-confrontation.
Thursday’s meeting was yet another affirmation of the friendly no-limits relationship they signed in 2022.
Since then, Russia has become increasingly economically dependent on China as Western sanctions cut its access to much of the international trading system.
China’s increased trade with Russia, totalling $240 billion last year, has helped the country mitigate some of the worst blowback from sanctions.
Moscow has diverted the bulk of its energy exports to China and relied on Chinese companies to import high-tech components for Russian military industries to circumvent Western sanctions.