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Putin Meets Xi Why Russia and China Need Each Other
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AI-generatedThe visit reinforces Russia-China energy trade, with China as a key buyer of Russian oil and gas. This strengthens Russia's revenue stream despite Western sanctions and provides China with discounted energy, potentially affecting global energy pricing dynamics. The channel is geopolitical alignment leading to sustained bilateral energy flows, impacting global oil and gas markets indirectly.
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- Putin visited China for two days, meeting Xi Jinping.
- Two-way trade between Russia and China reached $237 billion in 2024, more than doubled since 2020.
- China is a crucial buyer of Russian energy amid Western sanctions.
- Visit marks 25th anniversary of 2001 Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
Russian crude oil remains flat in the short term; no new deals announced within 48h.
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