xi‑putin relationship
Geopolitics vs Xi‑Putin - The Biggest Lie
Trade between China and Russia grew from $91 billion in 2015 to $341 billion in 2022, a 274% increase that underpins the Xi-Putin alliance. The partnership is driven by economic leverage and military calculus, not merely diplomatic camaraderie. Xi-Putin Relationship: The Hidden Calculus Behind 400 Billion When I first visited