title: Russia will ignore fear of China for tactical success
abstract: Significance With many Western leaders staying away from the event as a result of Russia's annexation of Crimea and increasing support for separatist forces in Ukraine's Donbas, the visit of Xi added extra significance. The military parade proved to be the largest ever, with 16,000 troops participating including a Chinese unit. During Xi's visit, Russia and China signed a number of major multi-billion dollar agreements ranging from finance through to infrastructure. Impacts Russia-Chinese bilate
journal: Emerald expert briefings