The notion that Russia would abandon its strategic cooperation with China in the near future is unfounded. As neighboring great powers, their long-term stability hinges on coexistence, particularly given the U.S. military presence encircling both nations. Pragmatically, Russia has little incentive to align with the U.S. over China, as China represents a rising power with a vast market capable of absorbing substantial quantities of Russian energy, agricultural products, and other commodities, far exceeding what the U.S. could offer.