MNI: Growing Russia-China Energy Ties Dilute Sanction Threats
Sep-15 16:00By: Lawrence Toye
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Executive Summary:
- As the west turned away from Russian, first in 2014 and then more forcefully in 2022, China has largely filled the void.
- China has become a key ally for Moscow, and a reliable buyer of its oil and gas.
- China’s position as a customer of Russia and a key global trade partner makes Trump touted secondary tariff plans largely impossible.
The relationship is increasingly asymmetric, with Russia growing increasingly reliant on China, while the latter looks to maintain diversity in its energy suppliers.
