
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a visit to China in which the two governments signed about 20 agreements covering trade, technology and energy and issued a joint statement supporting a multipolar world. A key outcome was renewed momentum for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, a project with potential to alter regional gas flows and influence global energy markets. While the accords deepen pragmatic cooperation and carry signaling value for U.S.–China–Russia relations, earlier reporting that highlighted underlying mutual distrust indicates the partnership remains driven by interests rather than full strategic alignment.
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