The Middle East Institute published on 29 July 2024 an analysis titled "Russia and China's Differing Engagements with the Houthis" by Samuel Ramani.
The Houthis regard both China and Russia as partners against American unilateralism but have a warmer relationship with Moscow. China has more to lose with the interruption of Red Sea shipping than does Russia. These differences complicate the Houthis ability to simultaneously strengthen ties with China and Russia.
