Russia didn't vote for the "humanitarian intervention" in Iraq, but it didn't veto it either. Thereafter, like china, it ceaselessly condemned the attacks.
But it was all political theater. No doubt both Russia and the Beijing Bourgeoisie were offered a share of the spoils.
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