Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun held a video conference reaffirming the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and China, stressing that defence and security cooperation remains strong. Both sides emphasized deepening strategic coordination, practical military ties, and mechanisms for exchange between their armed forces, including joint operations and personnel training. Belousov highlighted that recent developments in Iran and Venezuela require ongoing analysis and coordinated responses, while Dong underlined Beijing’s readiness to work with Moscow to enhance their ability to address shared risks and contribute to global stability.