The Duran Podcast Xi Jinping and Putin pushback against Trump drive for war
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Feb 18, 2026 Discussion of China and Russia coordinating to block US moves and defend allies like Iran and Cuba. Analysis of military, electronic, and intelligence support being funneled to Iran. Breakdown of Russian oil shipments and Chinese deliveries of food, aircraft and solar panels to Cuba. Comparison of US global reach with China and Russia's current naval and shipbuilding capabilities.
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Concrete Support To Iran Escalates
- China and Russia are providing tangible military and intelligence support to Iran, including jammers, aircraft, and satellite data.
- They are escalating from rhetoric to kinetic and technical measures to shield allies from U.S. pressure.
Tripartite China-Russia-Iran Alignment
- Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran signed a tripartite partnership in January and discuss coordinated aid publicly.
- Putin briefed Xi on talks with Iran's security team, signaling deeper strategic alignment.
China And Russia Rally To Aid Cuba
- Russia and China are coordinating to support Cuba with oil, food, and energy hardware like solar panels.
- This diplomatic and material assistance aims to blunt U.S. pressure and humanitarian collapse.