Just like China believes that time is on its side, so too might Russia believe the same, each for their own reasons. Neither wants to budge on their respective positions because they expect that their counterpart will eventually concede to their requested price due to changing global circumstances.
"Russia and China aren’t “allies” in the sense of being willing to sacrifice their national interests for the other’s sake" - there's no such thing and there never has been. ☮
Russia and China behave like adults, so there's little doubt that this issue will be sorted out to the full satisfaction of both parties!
"Russia and China aren’t “allies” in the sense of being willing to sacrifice their national interests for the other’s sake" - there's no such thing and there never has been. ☮
I have always been of the belief that China is NOT really a Russian ally let alone partner. They are too self serving and disloyal!