"China-Russia Relations: Insights from Xi-Putin Meetings"

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Russia to deepen the comprehensive partnership between the two countries, which is fundamental to withstanding international pressure on Russia. Putin is building his own bloc and is looking for allies to make Russia part of a common fortress with China, India, some parts of Latin America, and Africa. Russia is heavily reliant on China for arms, money, and an economic lifeline. To counter Western sanctions, Russia has been boosting trade with China, primarily in the energy sector. The two leaders are expected to sign an agreement on deepening the comprehensive partnership between their two countries.