120 - The Forced Friendship: Russia's Uneasy Alliance with China

As economic sanctions continue to tighten their grip on Russia, the nation is forced to seek assistance from whoever it can, turning to China not out of mutual interest but as a necessity. Yet, this support comes at a steep price, heightening concerns in Moscow that it's inadvertently solidifying a new, skewed power dynamic. As China capitalizes on Russia's vulnerabilities, one has to wonder if this is merely business or if there's a deeper play to settle historical grievances. Can Russia untangle itself from this precarious alliance? What are the obstacles in broadening their so-called "no-limits" friendship, and what implications will these have on future Sino-Russian energy deals? We ask our panel of experts:

On the panel this week:

- Keir Giles (Chatham House)

- Gavin Wilde (CEIP)

- Temur Umarov (CEIP)

Intro - 00:00

PART 1 - 04:07

PART 2 - 23:47

PART 3 - 38:47

Outro - 58:10

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