Will Xi Jinping’s gamble on Vladimir Putin pay off?

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders are expected to discuss their growing economic relationship, as Russia increasingly relies on China for trade and economic support due to Western sanctions. However, there are concerns that China is not benefiting enough from the relationship and that Putin is becoming a burden for Xi.

Will Xi Jinping’s gamble on Vladimir Putin pay off?
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders are expected to discuss their growing economic relationship, as Russia increasingly relies on China for trade and economic support due to Western sanctions. However, there are concerns that China is not benefiting enough from the relationship and that Putin is becoming a burden for Xi.