Putin’s Beijing visit yielded platitudes, not the energy deals Russia desperately needs. A strategic partnership or just political theatre?
FO Take · Score 25
The much-touted Sino-Russian alliance is a façade. China plays the long game, leveraging Russia’s desperation for its own geopolitical gains. Putin’s trip exposes Russia as a junior partner, unable to secure vital energy agreements. This charade proves that alliances built on convenience, not shared values, will always falter under pressure. What true strength can emerge from such a one-sided bargain?
The strongest counter
Putin’s visit solidified a critical anti-Western bloc. Energy deals are secondary to the strategic alignment against NATO expansion and US hegemony. This partnership will reshape global power dynamics.
