US sanctions on Russia are backfiring, strengthening China’s nuclear ambitions. In retaliation to these sanctions, Russia has restricted uranium exports to the US, crippling American access to essential nuclear materials. Meanwhile, China has stepped in, tripling its uranium imports from Russia and making strides toward becoming the largest importer of Russian nuclear fuel. Concerns are rising that this collaboration could aid China in expanding its nuclear weapons program. As Russia grows increasingly reliant on China, US policies are inadvertently fueling a bigger security threat. Can the US reverse this trend before it’s too late?