Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China and met Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they showed a strong partnership. However, China did not finalize a deal on the new Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which Russia had hoped would replace lost European energy markets.Key Facts
- Putin and Xi have met more than 40 times and often emphasize a close strategic relationship.
- Both leaders criticized the United States' nuclear policies and missile defense plans.
- A photo comparison in Russian media highlighted the contrast between Trump’s recent visit to China and the Putin-Xi partnership.
- The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline would transport Russian gas to northern China through Mongolia.
- Russia and China reached a "general understanding" on the pipeline but no final deal was announced.
- China may be cautious about becoming too reliant on Russian fossil fuels and has pricing concerns.
- The Russia-China relationship is based on self-interest, not just friendship.
- Previous hopes for improved Russia-US ties after a 2023 meeting have not materialized, while Russia-China ties appear stronger.
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