Read previewRussian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day visit to China, and he's bringing along a large trade delegation.
But Russia has also become increasingly reliant on China since it started the war in Ukraine.
For instance, Russia is now "exporting raw materials to China while China sends finished goods, especially cars, to Russia — the latter at the expense of Russia's indigenous auto industry," she added.
However, some analysts say China has more to gain from a continuing war.
China and Russia are forging a partnership increasingly reminiscent of a great power alliance," wrote Michta.
Persons:
—, Vladimir Putin, It's, Putin, Xi —, Michta, Russia —, Europe —, China's
Organizations:
Service, Business, Center for, Bilateral, West, Center, Global Energy, Columbia University, Kyiv —, US Army
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China, Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, Siberia, Europe, Beijing