What Does Putin Want From Xi?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for a two-day summit aimed at reaffirming the partnership between the two nations. This visit comes amid Russia's increasing dependence on China due to its economic troubles stemming from the Ukraine conflict. While Putin seeks to resolve trade issues, China appears to hold more leverage in the relationship.
- ▪Putin's visit marks his 25th trip to China as president and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship.
- ▪China has purchased over $367 billion worth of Russian fossil fuels since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- ▪Despite the partnership, Russia's economic troubles have made the relationship more lopsided, with Moscow increasingly reliant on Beijing.
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World Brief FP’s flagship daily newsletter, catching you up on 24 hours of news in five minutes. Delivered weekdays. What Does Putin Want From Xi? Russia seeks to resolve several trade issues during this week’s summit. But China holds the cards. An illustration of Alexandra Sharp, World Brief newsletter writer Alexandra Sharp By Alexandra Sharp, the World Brief writer at Foreign Policy. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin while welcoming him to Beijing Capital International Airport. Several other officials stand in a crowd behind and around them. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on May 19.
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