Russia’s reliance on China will outlast Vladimir Putin, says Alexander Gabuev
The director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre foresees a period of Russian vassalage
WHEN XI JINPING arrives in Moscow on March 20th for a state visit, the Kremlin ceremonies will be focused on showing not only respect to the most important foreign guest Russia has hosted since the beginning of its war against Ukraine, but also equality between the Chinese leader and his host, President Vladimir Putin. Yet elaborate court protocols will not be able to mask the growing power asymmetry between the two countries.
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