Happen to be opposed to the West is a massive oversimplification
They've shared lots of military knowledge and intelligence with China, DPRK, and Iran
They're close and strong allies with China
They've indirectly fought against the West and defended countries from imperialism in proxy wars in Syria, Ukraine, and all over Africa
They've also proven that they can withstand the biggest sanctions the West can throw and still thrive, providing nations a reliable partner that isn't aligned with the West
Happen to be opposed to the West is a massive oversimplification
They've shared lots of military knowledge and intelligence with China, DPRK, and Iran
They're close and strong allies with China
They've indirectly fought against the West and defended countries from imperialism in proxy wars in Syria, Ukraine, and all over Africa
They've also proven that they can withstand the biggest sanctions the West can throw and still thrive, providing nations a reliable partner that isn't aligned with the West